AFC North football is tight this year. The defense has started to look like Pittsburgh again and the quarterback is still settling in, which leaves the Steelers hovering around the playoff cut. As the schedule gets heavier, the futures screen often says more about this team than one good or bad Sunday.
Where the Steelers Stand as the Schedule Tightens
The Steelers keep living in that space between belief and impatience. Some weeks they punch first and control the line of scrimmage. Other weeks the offense moves, stalls on third down and hands momentum back. It fits the season so far, and it keeps you watching right through to the final whistle.