The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a controversial team through training camp and the preseason. Some fans and media analysts are jumping on the hype train after a stellar preseason, projecting Pittsburgh to push for a playoff spot and have a shot at winning the AFC North in 2023. Others aren’t as optimistic, remembering back to the Steelers teams the last couple years that have struggled offensively while having QB Kenny Pickett entering his second NFL season.
A day after posting projection for individual player/coach awards, 35 analysts from NFL.com took part in predicting the division winners for each division in the league, making their individual picks and adding up the first-place votes.