Pittsburgh Steelers 2011 Schedule: Very Early Look at Game-by-Game Predictions

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended last season with a disappointing loss to the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV.

We Steelers fans do not deal with losing well, and the team goes into this upcoming season with even higher expectations to win it all.

The NFL recently released their regular season schedules, and the Steelers schedule looks to have some tough games.

Even though we are a long way away from actual games starting, here is a game-by-game prediction with scores for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2011 season.

Week 1

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 15: Safety Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens and wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers are separated by a referee after a play during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Heinz Field on January 15, 2011 in Pitts

At Baltimore Ravens

Sunday, September 11

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 24-10

The Steelers vs. the Ravens is the best rivalry in the NFL and always a must-see game during the season.

Even though both teams have great defenses, I see the Ravens defense struggling in Week 1 and the Steelers offense getting off to a good start.

Steelers Record: 1-0

Week 2

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 7: Ryan Clark #25 of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks up a pass reception by Ben Obomanu #87 of the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field October 7, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 21-0. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Image

vs. Seattle Seahawks

Sunday, September 18

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 17-3

The Steelers defense shuts down the Seahawks running game and whatever quarterback Seattle puts behind center.

The offense looks a little sluggish, however. Rashard Mendenhall carries the load and the Steelers get win number two on the season.  

Steelers Record: 2-0

Week 3

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 9, 2008 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Imag

At Indianapolis Colts

Sunday, September 25

8:20 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 27-21

Ben Roethlisberger and Peyton Manning air it out all over the field with Roethlisberger getting the final touchdown to win the game.

The Steelers defense gives up some yards, but also gets to Manning a few times and doesn’t let him get too comfortable.

Steelers Record: 3-0

Week 4

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 07: Running back Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans is tackled by Nick Eason #93, Lawrence Timmons #94, James Harrison #92, Travis Kirschke #90 and James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7, 2008 at Heinz Fiel

At Houston Texans

Sunday, October 2

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 34-17

The Steelers come in on a roll, and this is the strongest the offense has looked all season, with both Roethlisberger and Mendenhall putting up big numbers.

I give the Texans a lot of credit for the team they have put together, yet the Steelers are just in another class and cruise to a double-digit win.

Steelers Record: 4-0

Week 5

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 10: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans runs with the football as he is grabbed by LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 10, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers d

vs. Tennessee Titans

Sunday, October 9

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 13-9

After rolling through the first few weeks, the Steelers offense has an off day and can only manage one touchdown.

The defense, however, shuts down Chris Johnson again and keeps the struggling Titans offense to only three field goals.

Steelers Record: 5-0

Week 6

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass with pressure from John Henderson #98 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field December 16, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Jaguars won 29-22. (Photo by Ric

vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, October 16

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 24-13

The Steelers offense gets back on track against a Jacksonville defense that struggles to put much, if any pressure on Ben Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh’s defense shuts down yet another top running back in Maurice Jones-Drew and picks off David Garrard a couple times.

Steelers Record: 6-0

Week 7

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PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 13: Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers breaks a tackles from Clark Haggans of the Arizona Cardinals during the preseason NFL game at Heinz Field on August 13, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 20-10.

At Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, October 23

4:05 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 37-17

Whether it is through the air, on the ground or even on defense, the Steelers have no trouble going through Arizona’s defense.

The Cardinals continue to struggle without Kurt Warner and don’t even manage to gain over 100 total yards in the game.

Steelers Record: 7-0

Week 8

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PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempst to run through the New England Patriots defense during the game on November 14, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

vs. New England Patriots

Sunday, October 30

4:15 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 35-34

Tom Brady may have torched the Steelers defense last season, but that was last season and Lamar Woodley and James Harrison live in the Patriots backfield in this matchup.

Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense light up Heinz Field, and both Hines Ward and Mike Wallace go for over 100 yards.

Steelers Record: 8-0

Week 9

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 15: Linebacker James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Heinz Field on January 15, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo b

vs. Baltimore Ravens

Sunday November 6

8:20 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 14-7

This is round two for the Steelers and Ravens. This game will be exactly as advertised with hard hitting and low scoring.

Rashard Mendenhall may not reach 100 yards, but he does score both of the Steelers touchdowns and Joe Flacco continues to go winless against Ben Roethlisberger.

Steelers Record: 9-0

Week 10

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 12: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass from Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the game on December 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Ima

At Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, November 13

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 34-13

The Bengals franchise is a complete mess and could already be looking forward to next season by Week 10.

Carson Palmer laughs on his couch while the Steelers defense picks off whichever Bengals quarterback is out there at least four times.

Steelers Record: 10-0

Week 11

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PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 28: Fans cheer during the Super Bowl XLV Pep Rally on January 28, 2011 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

BYE WEEK

Sitting at 10-0, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in great position for a playoff push and get a much-needed rest.

They continue to sport the league’s best defense, and Ben Roethlisberger quarterbacks one of the most potent offenses in the NFL.

Week 12

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled and piled on during NFL action against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Ste

At Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday, November 27

8:20 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 27-14

The whole Steelers team comes out of the bye week prepared, and the defense does not let Jamaal Charles hit the big play.

Matt Cassell has a bad day and throws three interceptions, with one being returned for a touchdown by Troy Polamalu.

Steelers Record: 11-0

Week 13

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 12: LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the game on December 12, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Get

vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, December 4

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 21-17

After being blown out in the first game, the Bengals actually keep this game close. However, they make just enough mistakes for the Steelers to come away with the victory.

The Steelers offense doesn’t look as good as recent weeks, although Rashard Mendenhall runs all over the Bengals defense.

Steelers Record: 12-0

Week 14

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CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 02: Linebacker Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

vs. Cleveland Browns

Thursday, December 8

8:20 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 19-10

The Cleveland Browns prove to be a much tougher matchup than most would give them credit for, but the Steelers still have enough on the offensive side of the ball to get the win.

Colt McCoy keeps the Browns in the game, but two Troy Polamalu interceptions shut the door and the Steelers run the clock out.

Steelers Record: 13-0

Week 15

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 23: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks for a receiver against the San Francisco 49ers on September 23, 2007 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 36-17. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

At San Francisco 49ers

Monday, December 19

8:30 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 24-21

I think the 49ers will actually surprise some people next season and will give the Steelers a fight all the way to the final minutes.

In the end, Ben Roethlisberger leads the offense down the field for a game-winning touchdown pass to Hines Ward.

Steelers Record: 14-0

Week 16

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ST. LOUIS - DECEMBER 20: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams is pulled down by Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 20, 2007 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

vs. St. Louis Rams

Saturday, December 24

1:00 PM

Prediction: Steelers Win 37-27

Sam Bradford leads the Rams to a halftime victory, but Ben Roethlisberger comes out firing in the second half and throws for over 400 yards in the game.

Although the defense gives up a bunch of yards and points, the Steelers get good games from Lamar Woodley and Ike Taylor, who both record two sacks each.

Steelers Record: 15-0

Week 17

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CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles the ball after being hit by defensive end Brett Keisel #99 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mat

At Cleveland Browns

Sunday, January 1

1:00 PM  

Prediction: Steelers Win 21-10

The Steelers do not have much to play for in this game against the Browns, however, it is still a divisional game and the team needs to go into the playoffs on a roll.

With many starters being pulled after the first quarter, the offense struggles, but the Steelers defense still suffocates the Browns, forcing three turnovers.

Steelers Record: 16-0

In Conclusion

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: A detail of the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the New Orleans Saints celebrate after defeating the Indianapolis Colts during Super Bowl XLIV on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jonatha

The Pittsburgh Steelers become the second franchise to go 16-0 in the regular season on the backs of a dominant defense and an MVP-caliber season by Ben Roethlisberger.

The team runs through the playoffs and avenges last year’s Super Bowl loss to the Green Bay Packers by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

GO STEELERS!