What a difference a year can make. At least that seems to be the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers when looking at the 2016 regular season schedule released Thursday night. After dealing with a schedule last season that was statistically the most difficult in the league, the Steelers got what, at least on paper, looks to be a considerably less daunting path to the playoffs. The overall winning percentage of the Steelers opponents in 2016 is .473, a far cry from 2015 where the percentage was ... Read More
Breaking down the Steelers’ 2016 regular season schedule
It looks like business will be booming for the Pittsburgh Steelers based on the 2016 regular season schedule that was just released. For the most part, the Steelers have a pretty easy schedule — especially compared with last season’s schedule, which was ranked as one of the hardest in the NFL. This season’s schedule is tied for 23th in strength of schedule and has no extended roadtrips. It also features four primetime games and three holiday games — Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s ... Read More
Pittsburgh Steelers release 2016 regular season schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers just released their schedule for the 2016 NFL season, which will open in primetime Monday night against the Washington Redskins. While the Steelers’ opponents for 2016 had previously been released, today’s release gives fans the exact dates and times the games will take place. Any predictions? Week 1 — at Washington Redskins Monday, September 12; 7:10 p.m. (ESPN) Week 2 — vs. Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, September 18; 1:00 p.m. (CBS) Week 3 — at Philadelphia ... Read More