With the NFL Draft looming, football fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the 2024 NFL schedule.
While the dates and times of the games are yet to be unveiled, the opponents are already known, shedding light on which teams are in for a challenging season.
Peter Schrager released his first mock draft this morning..
He has been VERY accurate over the last few years #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/MGOm8ZfJHC
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 16, 2024
According to NFL analyst Warren Sharp and his advanced computer model, one team stands out for facing the toughest schedule in the upcoming season: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers have the toughest strength of schedule in 2024 based on projected win totals. #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/AGWrw1RY9B
— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) April 15, 2024
The Steelers, who are gearing up to debut Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback, are slated to face a strong lineup of opponents both at home and on the road.
(Home)
-Baltimore Ravens
-Cincinnati Bengals
-Cleveland Browns
-Dallas Cowboys
-Kansas City Chiefs
-Los Angeles Chargers
-New York Giants
-New York Jets
Love to hear it. We got some tough teams to play. We play our best against the best. #HereWeGo
— KMak (@K_MAK7) April 13, 2024
(Away)
-Baltimore Ravens
-Cincinnati Bengals
-Cleveland Browns
-Atlanta Falcons
-Denver Broncos
-Indianapolis Colts
-Las Vegas Raiders
-Philadelphia Eagles
-Washington Commanders.
I agree but they lost to teams they should have beaten and won games they were expected to lose to. Every year the opening strength of schedule based on prior year has little value. They went 5-1 in their division but did not play Burrow at all. Beat Watson & Jackson. Crazy
— Ron Ortiz (@ronortiz52) April 13, 2024
Needless to say, that’s a brutal schedule.
We’ll see how the matchups are situated, but no matter how it shakes out, Mike Tomlin’s team is in for quite a challenge this coming season.
Having said that, the NFL is the ultimate league when it comes to parity. Due to the crazy and unpredictable nature of the league, sometimes the toughest schedules turn out to be the easiest, and vice-versa.
But as we stand right now, the Steelers look to have a pretty rocky road ahead if they hope to return to the playoffs.
For reference, Sharp listed the five toughest schedules being…
-#5. Minnesota Vikings
-#4. Baltimore Ravens
-#3. Cleveland Browns
-#2. New England Patriots
-#1. Pittsburgh Steelers
And the five easiest…
-#5. New Orleans Saints
-#4. New York Jets
-#3. Chicago Bears
-#2. Los Angeles Chargers
-#1. Atlanta Falcons
NEW: NFL strength of schedule for 2024!
5 easiest schedules:
1️⃣ Falcons
2️⃣ Chargers
3️⃣ Bears
4️⃣ Jets
5️⃣ Saints5 hardest schedules:
2️⃣8️⃣ Vikings
2️⃣9️⃣ Ravens
3️⃣0️⃣ Browns
3️⃣1️⃣ Patriots
3️⃣2️⃣ Steelers1-32 with insight & analysis:https://t.co/YfD77PUAVS
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) April 15, 2024
What are your thoughts on Sharp’s projection that the Steelers have the toughest schedule in the entire league?
Do you think he got it wrong? … If so, who has a tougher schedule?
New Pittsburgh #Steelers QB Russell Wilson is thankful for the opportunity to play for the team and HC Mike Tomlin after two challenging seasons with the Denver #Broncos.
Read more: https://t.co/PSae3jpEfy pic.twitter.com/GU5drdUwKf
— Steelers Update (@_SteelersUpdate) April 11, 2024
In the bigger picture, how do you think Wilson will do in Pittsburgh?
Can he resurrect his career under Tomlin and new OC Artie Smith?
Or do you think it’s only a matter of time before Justin Fields takes over for Mr. Unlimited???
Justin Fields checking into the Steelers facility for the first time 🔥
LFG#steelers pic.twitter.com/j6jyvQar9m
— PickensBurgh🫡 (Tino) (@PickensBurgh) April 16, 2024