NFL Picks and Predictions: 2018 Steelers regular season predictions

Of course there will be a prediction article the day after the 2018 NFL schedule was released. What else would we do? Talk about the 2018 NFL Draft?

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To save everyone the anger and resentment towards me for my actions here, I’ll make this quick and painless. The prediction, and a quick blurb explaining why the Steelers will win or lose that particular game. Feel free to lambaste me in the comment section below.

Here goes nothing...

Week 1 — 1:00pm at Cleveland Browns

Result: Win

The Steelers will have to work for it, but I like them starting off 1-0.

Week 2 — 1:00pm vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Result: Win
Welcome to the big show Patrick Mahomes. The Steelers own the Chiefs at Heinz Field and baptize the young quarterback with fire.

Week 3 — 8:15pm at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MNF)

Result: Win
Jameis Winston and the Bucs offense might be impressive, but the Steelers put on a show on Monday night.

Week 4 — 8:20pm vs. Baltimore Ravens (SNF)

Result: Win
The Steelers have beaten the Ravens a lot recently, and they keep this trend going with a big prime time win at Heinz Field.

Week 5 — 1:00pm vs. Atlanta Falcons

Result: Loss
Julio Jones is just too much for the Steelers’ secondary, and the Falcons escape Pittsburgh with a hard fought win.

Week 6 — 1:00pm at Cincinnati Bengals

Result: Win
Not much gets your blood pumping than a showdown with the Bengals in Cincinnati. The Steelers own Paul Brown Stadium.

Week 7 — BYE

Week 8 — 1:00pm vs. Cleveland Browns

Result: Win
Coming off a bye the Steelers are tough, especially at home.

Week 9 — 1:00pm at Baltimore Ravens

Result: Loss
The M&T Bank Stadium curse was lifted for just one year. Welcome back to the hell hole.

Week 10 — 8:20pm vs. Carolina Panthers (TNF)

Result: Win
The last time the Steelers played Cam Newton they left him battered and beaten. I expect something similar.

Week 11 — 8:20pm at Jacksonville Jaguars (SNF)

Result: Win
Revenge is served, and the Steelers pour it on.

Week 12 — 4:25pm at Denver Broncos

Result: Win
I honestly don’t see the Broncos being that great this season. Case Keenum is going to try and prove the doubters wrong. I’m still a doubter.

Week 13 — 1:00pm vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Result: Win
This is one of those games which could go either way. The Chargers were a field goal kicker away from a playoff berth last year, but the Steelers playing a west coast team at home...I’ll take the home team.

Week 14 — 8:20pm at Oakland Raiders (SNF)

Result: Loss
The Steelers never win in Oakland. Never.

Week 15 — 4:25pm vs. New England Patriots

Result: Loss
The Patriots to Patriots things and find a way to win...again.

Week 16 — 4:25pm at New Orleans Saints

Result: Win
In a track meet in the dome, the Steelers’ offense gets the best of Drew Brees and the boys.

Week 17 — 1:00pm vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Result: Win
Another season sweep of the Bengals, and life is good as the Steelers roll into the playoffs.

Overall Record Prediction: 12-4