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The only consistent aspect of the Pittsburgh Steelers are their inconsistencies, but maybe this is a trend about to change.
After an opening week tie with the Cleveland Browns, followed by a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Steelers had shown it all — amazing offense, head-scratching play calling and shoddy defense, among others.
Needless to say, the Steelers experienced a precipitous drop in the weekly NFL Power Rankings because of their poor play which resulted in a 0-1-1 record heading into Week 3. However, a 30-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football had the Steelers on the rise. After their 26-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football, the Pittsburgh roller coaster is again on the decline.
Have no fear Steelers fans, a dominant performance on Sunday vs. the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5 has the team moving back up the rankings, and a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals has the team continuing on their upward trend. Or as Mike Tomlin would say, “The arrow is pointing up.”
Inconsistent is the theme here with this team.
In reality, these rankings mean nothing, but they’re great for conversation and debate. This week, the Steelers saw themselves claw their way back near the Top 10, but still on the outside looking in.
With a Week 7 bye week here, the Steelers will be looking to rest and recover as they try to win three straight games in an effort to resurrect their rankings status.
Check out the rankings, and let us know what you think in the comment section below!
ESPN
1. Los Angeles Rams
2. New England Patriots
3. Kansas City Chiefs
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Philadelphia Eagles
7. Los Angeles Chargers
8. Cincinnati Bengals
9. Pittsburgh Steelers
“Playoff chances: 59.4 percent. The Steelers will have the challenge of finding playing time for both Le’Veon Bell and James Conner if Bell returns for Pittsburgh’s next game. Conner is averaging 5.5 yards per touch and 4.4 yards per rush this season, both higher than Bell’s averages through six games in 2017.”
10. Minnesota Vikings
CBS Sports
1. Los Angeles Rams
2. New Orleans Saints
3. New England Patriots
4. Kansas City Chiefs
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Los Angeles Chargers
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
“The defense has made strides the past two weeks, which is why they have won two straight. Heading to the bye, they have to feel good about themselves now.”
8. Minnesota Vikings
9. Washington Redskins
10. Cincinnati Bengals
SB Nation
1. Los Angeles Rams
2. New England Patriots
3. Kansas City Chiefs
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Los Angeles Chargers
6. Baltimore Ravens
7. Minnesota Vikings
8. Cincinnati Bengals
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Pittsburgh Steelers
USA Today
1. Los Angeles Rams
2. New England Patriots
3. New Orleans Saints
4. Kansas City Chiefs
5. Los Angeles Chargers
6. Baltimore Ravens
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
“As Le’Veon Watch rolls on, interesting that team’s next two games are against Cleveland and Baltimore. Pittsburgh has one AFC North game in second half.”
8. Cincinnati Bengals
9. Minnesota Vikings
10. Philadelphia Eagles