While fans of the 6-2 Pittsburgh Steelers are understandably on cloud nine after the team’s recent success, they may need to temper their expectations, at least until Week 12.
THE Steelers will face the 6-2 Washington Commanders on the road in Week 10 and the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens at home in Week 11. These two games, after the Week 9 bye, could set the stage for a impressive playoff run or could highlight the Steelers as potential contenders.
Even though momentum is trending toward the Steelers being closer to Super Bowl caliber than most other AFC teams, the lack of competitive teams Pittsburgh has faced in the first eight weeks cannot be ignored. Their opponents have a disappointing combined record of 27 wins and 35 losses so far.
If the Steelers can defeat the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 10 and 11, confidence in their playoff aspirations will be fully justified. Like the Ravens, Pittsburgh should try to push for additional talent at the wide receiver position at the trade deadline, especially if the team hopes to remain competitive in the second half of the season.
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This article was originally published on Steelers Wire: Competitors or contenders: The Steelers’ next two unhappy weeks
