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Quick Trivia: Which NFL team has thrown the least touchdown passes over the past three seasons? It’s the Pittsburgh Steelers, with just 46 touchdown passes since Ben Roethlisberger retired. Despite this low number, the Steelers have a solid 29-22 record in that timeframe, while the next 14 teams with fewer touchdowns have all posted losing records.
Aaron Rodgers, now with the Steelers at age 41, could potentially elevate the team if he performs better than average. Even his 2024 stats, with 28 touchdown passes, would be a huge improvement for Pittsburgh. Last year, the Steelers won two games without scoring a touchdown, relying on kicker Chris Boswell, but their defense would welcome more consistent offensive production. In 2024, Pittsburgh lost six regular-season games where they scored under 20 points and were mostly successful when scoring 18 or more.
Can Coach Mike Tomlin keep his streak of 19 winning seasons alive? The Steelers are projected to finish around 8.5 wins, and a playoff berth could make anything possible, although Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game since 2016 and Rodgers hasn’t since 2020.
Season rundown:
– Week 1: At Jets (Sept 7) – Rodgers faces former team Jets, opening a new chapter. Predicted win, Steelers 1-0.
– Week 2: Vs Seahawks (Sept 14) – 12 meetings between teams, none exceeding 30 points. DK Metcalf’s home debut for Steelers. Predicted win, 2-0.
– Week 3: Vs Patriots (Sept 21) – Tough game with Mike Vrabel, ex-Steeler facing Rodgers. Predicted loss, 2-1.
– Week 4: Vs Vikings (Sept 28) – Rodgers has the least success against Minnesota; no Vikings win in Pittsburgh since 1995. Predicted loss, 2-2.
– Week 5: Bye.
– Week 6: Vs Browns (Oct 12) – Rodgers is unbeaten against Cleveland (3-0) with good stats. Predicted win, 3-2.
– Week 7: At Bengals (Oct 16) – Tough road game; last year’s high-scoring win for Steelers. Predicted loss, 3-3.
– Week 8: Vs Packers (Oct 26) – Rare opponent game for Rodgers after 18 years with Green Bay. Predicted loss, 3-4.
– Week 9: Vs Colts (Nov 2) – Rodgers has struggled versus Indy but Steelers have recent wins there. Predicted win, 4-4.
– Week 10: Vs Chargers (Nov 9) – Najee Harris plays former team, likely hard loss on the road. Predicted loss, 4-5.
– Week 11: Vs Bengals (Nov 16) – Expected home win and split with Bengals. Predicted win, 5-5.
– Week 12: At Bears (Nov 23) – Rodgers has strong career record vs Chicago. Predicted win, 6-5.
– Week 13: Vs Bills (Nov 30) – Difficult stretch with tough opponents; expected to go 1-3. Predicted loss, 6-6.
– Week 14: At Ravens (Dec 7) – Rodgers faces Lamar Jackson twice late season; Steelers lost badly last playoff meeting. Predicted loss, 6-7.
– Week 15: Vs Dolphins (Dec 15) – Break in schedule, likely win to reach .500. Predicted win, 7-7.
– Week 16: At Lions (Dec 21) – Tough game, past losses to Detroit. Predicted loss, 7-8.
– Week 17: At Browns (Dec 28) – Steelers likely to snap losing streak in Cleveland. Predicted win, 8-8.
– Week 18: Vs Ravens (flex) – Could be playoff decider; Steelers favored to close with a win. Predicted win, 9-8.
Final record prediction: 9-8.
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Fan Take: This signing of Aaron Rodgers by the Steelers could reignite the franchise’s offense and keep their playoff hopes alive, making them a compelling team to watch this season. For NFL fans, it’s a fascinating blend of veteran leadership and classic Steelers grit, possibly signaling a more dynamic and competitive AFC North.
