Where Pittsburgh Steelers rank in strength of schedule based on projected win totals

Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis has crunched the numbers for the strength of schedules for all 32 teams in the NFL and revealed where the Pittsburgh Steelers stand.

Sharp's method uses projected win totals from Vegas Oddsmakers rather than teams' records from the previous season. As he explains, this is the better way to do it, as using the records from last season doesn't take into account offseason changes teams make, which can significant shift their fate.

The Steelers are being given a win total of 8.5 from Las Vegas, and based on the win totals of their opponents, the Steelers rank right in the middle of the NFL in strength of schedule at No. 18.

When it comes to their division mates, the Steelers have the toughest schedule.

The Cincinnati Bengals (No. 3), Cleveland Browns (No. 4) and Baltimore Ravens (No. 6) all have easier slates than Pittsburgh.

Here's a reminder of who Pittsburgh will face in 2026. The exact dates and times of the Steelers' games will be revealed when schedules drop later this month.

Home games: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts.

Away games: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans.

Of the Steelers' 14 opponents for 2026, six of them made the playoffs last season, including the Panthers, Broncos, Texans, Jaguars, Patriots and Eagles.

All six should, at the very least, be in the hunt once again this season.

Teams like the Ravens, Bengals, Saints, Bucs, Titans, Falcons and Colts could all be improved, also.