Game-by-game predictions of the Steelers 2021 schedule

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2021 schedule has officially been released. Even though the opponents have been known for some time, knowing exact dates, times, and locations for matchups make a difference when it comes to the expectations throughout the season. For example, the Steelers traveling to Minnesota for a Thursday night game after hosting the Ravens the previous Sunday makes for a much more difficult contest than if they were making the trip the week following their bye.

Although we are still 12 weeks away from the Hall of Fame Game, and 17 weeks away from the Thursday night kickoff of the NFL season, predicting the outcome of each game gives a baseline starting point for expectations for 2021. Things such as injuries and unexpected quality of play will greatly affect these matchups as they approach. Regardless, the hosts of The Steelers Preview podcast had a special Wednesday night edition of their show and predicted the outcome of each game from week-to-week.

Below are the predictions of Bryan Anthony Davis, Jeff Hartman, and Dave Schofield for the Steelers 2021 season.

Week 1: at Buffalo Bills 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: L

Week 2: vs Las Vegas Raiders 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 3: vs Cincinnati Bengals 1 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 4: at Green Bay Packers 4:25 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: L Dave: W

Week 5: vs Denver Broncos 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 6: vs Seattle Seahawks Sunday Night 8:20 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: W Dave: L

Week 7: BYE

Week 8: at Cleveland Browns 1 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 9: vs Chicago Bears Monday 8:15 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 10: vs Detroit Lions 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 11: at Los Angeles Chargers Sunday Night 8:20 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: L Dave: W

Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 13: vs Baltimore Ravens 4:25 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: W Dave: L

Week 14: at Minnesota Vikings Thursday 8:15 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: L Dave: L

Week 15: vs Tennessee Titans 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 16: at Kansas City Chiefs 4:25 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: L Dave: L

Week 17: vs Cleveland Browns Monday 8:15 PM
Bryan: L Jeff: W Dave: W

Week 18: at Baltimore Ravens 1 PM
Bryan: W Jeff: L Dave: L

Final Record:
Bryan: 11-6 Jeff: 12-5 Dave: 11-6

So there you have it, folks. Our way-too-early predictions are surely ones you won’t want to spend your life savings backing, but it does give us some expectation of the Steelers 2021 season. These predictions are simply made on paper, but performing on the field is ultimately what matters most. And even more important is knowing the dates and times where we can cheer on our beloved Steelers.