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Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 Team Report
AFC North · Bye: Week 9
Next game
Week 7 · Sun, Oct 25 · vs. New Orleans Saints (neutral site) · opponent power rank #27 Group D (Week 7 rankings) · Circa line -2.5
Game log & recaps
Lines are the Circa line from this team's side. Opponent rank = where I had them in my power rankings in effect at kickoff. Recaps are mine, word for word.
Opponent's group in my power rankings at kickoff: Group A Group B Group C Group D Group F
STEELERS 20, Falcons 13 (PIT -3.5). The Steelers allowed the Falcons to hang around with some sluggish offense and a Jaylen Warren fumble, but the Steelers came up big with huge plays against Cooper Rush. 264-238 PIT, 4.2-4.1 ATL
PATRIOTS 20, Steelers 3 (NE -5.5). The Patriots began this game with a turnover in the red zone, but they smothered Aaron Rodgers and forced him into two turnovers, including a strip-six. 327-235 NE, 6.2-3.5 NE
STEELERS 30, Bengals 27 (PIT +3.5). The Bengals couldn't stop Aaron Rodgers in the first half, but tightened up defensively for the most part in the second half. The Bengals had the lead twice and were set to get possession but they roughed the punter and later muffed the punt. Joe Burrow moved into field goal range at the end, but lost a strip-sack. 411-352 PIT, 7.0-6.3 PIT
BROWNS 27, Steelers 24 (CLE +3). The Steelers went up 7-0, but the Browns dominated most of the game until late when there was a Deshaun Watson interception. The Steelers tied the game, but Watson came up big in the clutch. 372-361 CLE, 6.0-5.6 CLE
STEELERS 34, Colts 22 (PIT -2.5). This was a close game for most of the afternoon before the Steelers pulled away late. The Colts couldn't run the ball and constantly kicked in the red zone. Their defense looked tired from travel. 352-332 PIT, 6.5-4.8 PIT
Steelers 26, BUCCANEERS 19 (TB +2.5). The Buccaneers led 13-0 and 16-3, as the Steelers were very sloppy. Aaron Rodgers couldn't deal with Tampa Bay's pressure for most of the afternoon, but eventually overcame it with some great drives. Jalon Daniels made some great plays early, but turned into a pumpkin late. 300-224 PIT, 3.9-3.1 PIT
Bye week: Week 9.
Splits
| Situation | Games | Straight up | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3-0 | 3-0 |
| Away | 3 | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| As favorite | 4 | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| As underdog | 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Average cover margin: +1.1 points per game against the Circa line.
EPA rankings
Weighted EPA per play from rbsdm.com, Weeks 2-6 (Week 1 excluded). Rank among 32 teams; #1 is best on both sides of the ball.
| Dropback | Rush | Success rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | #26 | #4 | #15 |
| Defense | #19 | #29 | #19 |
Power rankings history
| Rankings | Published | Rank | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason rankings | Sept. 2, 2026 | #25 | Group D |
| Week 2 rankings | Sept. 14, 2026 | #26 | Group D |
| Week 3 rankings | Sept. 22, 2026 | #27 | Group D |
| Week 4 rankings | Sept. 29, 2026 | #22 | Group D |
| Week 5 rankings | Oct. 6, 2026 | #25 | Group D |
| Week 6 rankings | Oct. 13, 2026 | #24 | Group D |
| Week 7 rankings | Oct. 19, 2026 | #23 | Group D |
Injury history
RBs
- Rico Dowdle out 3-4
- Jaylen Warren LLL 3 (in)
- Rico Dowdle LLL 5 (out)
WR/TE
- Michael Pittman Jr. LDD 2 (out)
- Michael Pittman Jr. LLL 3 (returns)
- Michael Pittman Jr. out 5-IR
- Roman Wilson out 6
- DK Metcalf FFD 6
OL
- Troy Fautanu DLF 2 (in)
Int DL
- Derrick Harmon out 5-IR
- Keeanu Benton DLF 6
CBs
- Joey Porter LLL 1 (out)
- Joey Porter out 2
- Joey Porter LLL 3 (out)
- Jamel Dean DLL 3 (in)
- Joey Porter out 4-18
- Jamel Dean out 5
- Jamel Dean LLL 6
Safeties
- DeShon Elliott out 1-6
- Jalen Ramsey DLL 5 (in)
- Jalen Ramsey DLL 6
Key: F = Full in practice · L = Limited in practice · D = Did not practice · IR = Injured Reserve · PUP = Physically unable to perform · CE = Commissioner's Exempt List. Numbers are game weeks.
Charlie Campbell
