2025 Pittsburgh Steelers win total, prediction

If Rodgers can turn back the clock, he has plenty of offensive weaponry at his disposal. Metcalf, who recorded at least 900 receiving yards and five touchdowns in each of his six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, will be the clear No. 1 option in the passing game. Veteran WR Robert Woods and tight ends Smith, Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington will serve as the tertiary options.

The running back room is also deep, with Jaylen Warren presumably leading the way and Kenneth Gainwell and rookie Kaleb Johnson mixing in. This offense is loaded with talent, but its success will hinge on offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's play-calling and Rodgers and Metcalf staying healthy. 

On the other side of the ball, the Steelers need to find a way to satisfy T.J. Watt's demands. Watt, who's led the NFL in sacks in three of the last five seasons, skipped mandatory minicamp and continues to hold out as he seeks a contract extension. Considering the Steelers are 79-44-2 with Watt on the field and 1-11 without him, they should be happy to match whatever number he wants. 

Assuming Watt gets his wish and suits up for Week 1, this should be one of the top defenses in the NFL with Ramsey, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, cornerback Darius Slay and linebacker Alex Highsmith running the show.

According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, the Steelers have the ninth-toughest schedule in the NFL in 2025-26. Aside from playing in the loaded AFC North, Pittsburgh also has non-division games against the Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions. 

Our take: The Steelers have been a model of consistency ever since Mike Tomlin took over as the head coach in 2007. Pittsburgh has never gone below .500 in 18 seasons with Tomlin at the helm. As long as Rodgers, Watt and Metcalf can stay healthy, we expect more of the same in 2025. | Predicted win total: 10