Pittsburgh Steelers Power Ranking 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers logo
Tier 2: Playoff TeamsAFC North, 1st
Power rank10of 32, Week 8
Record
5-2
PRT Score
62.5
Elo
1552
Form
+42
Projected
11-6

The Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 10 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 5-2 record and a PRT Score of 62.5, which puts them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams. Their Elo rating of 1552 ranks 10th in the league, and they have gained 42 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 10.8 wins, an 11-6 finish, with the 18th toughest remaining schedule.

Steelers vs Browns: Next Game

Pittsburgh Steelers logoSteelersNo. 10, 5-2
vsSun, Nov 11:00 PM ETWeek 8
Cleveland Browns logoBrownsNo. 20, 5-2

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 62.5PRT Score48.3
  • 1552Elo1476
  • +42Form+20
  • +0.1Net yards per play-0.1
  • +2.1Points per game margin-1.9

Steelers Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 5.8 more wins, for a projected 11-6 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1497, the 18th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8vsCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20Nov 168%
  2. Wk 10atCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11Nov 1543%
  3. Wk 11atPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 30Nov 2261%
  4. Wk 12vsDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8Nov 2748%
  5. Wk 13vsHouston Texans logoHouston TexansNo. 17Dec 662%
  6. Wk 14atJacksonville Jaguars logoJacksonville JaguarsNo. 5Dec 1433%
  7. Wk 15vsBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18Dec 2065%
  8. Wk 16vsCarolina Panthers logoCarolina PanthersNo. 22Dec 2972%
  9. Wk 17atTennessee Titans logoTennessee TitansNo. 31Jan 373%
  10. Wk 18atBaltimore Ravens logoBaltimore RavensNo. 18Jan 1050%

Percent is the model win chance for the Steelers with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Steelers Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Turnover margin+45th
  • Yards allowed per game303.76th
  • Yards per play allowed5.07th

Weaknesses

  • Red zone scoring47.4%28th
  • Yards per play5.022nd
  • Third down conversion38.0%21st

Steelers Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play5.022nd
  • Yards per play allowed5.07th
  • Net yards per play+0.116th
  • Yards per game323.720th
  • Yards allowed per game303.76th
  • Third down conversion38.0%21st
  • Third down rate allowed34.8%7th
  • Red zone scoring47.4%28th
  • Turnover margin+45th
  • Points per game margin+2.111th

Steelers Elo Rating by Game

1485151115381564League avg 1500Start: 1497StartWk 1: 1514Wk 1Wk 2: 1498Wk 2Wk 3: 1511Wk 3Wk 4: 1497Wk 4Wk 5: 1517Wk 5Wk 6: 1536Wk 6Wk 7: 1552Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Steelers 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7W16-10atNew Orleans Saints logoNew Orleans SaintsNo. 26+16.6 Elo
  2. Wk 6W26-19atTampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay BuccaneersNo. 16+18.6 Elo
  3. Wk 5W34-22vsIndianapolis Colts logoIndianapolis ColtsNo. 24+20.1 Elo
  4. Wk 4L24-27atCleveland Browns logoCleveland BrownsNo. 20-13.8 Elo
  5. Wk 3W30-27vsCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11+12.2 Elo
  6. Wk 2L3-20atNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6-15.5 Elo
  7. Wk 1W20-13vsAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15+16.6 Elo

Steelers Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 10 5-2

AFC North Power Rankings

AFC North

  1. 10Pittsburgh Steelers logoPittsburgh Steelers5-2, next vs CLE Sun62.5
  2. 11Cincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati Bengals4-2, next vs TEN Sun62.1
  3. 18Baltimore Ravens logoBaltimore Ravens4-3, next at BUF Sun49.2
  4. 20Cleveland Browns logoCleveland Browns5-2, next at PIT Sun48.3

Steelers Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Pittsburgh Steelers ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are No. 10 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 62.5 and an Elo rating of 1552. That places them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams.

What is the Pittsburgh Steelers record in 2026?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-2. They have scored 153 points and allowed 138, a margin of +2.1 per game.

Who do the Pittsburgh Steelers play next?

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns (No. 20) on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Steelers a 68% chance to win.

What is the Pittsburgh Steelers projected record?

About 10.8 wins, or an 11-6 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 18th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Pittsburgh Steelers on offense and defense?

The Pittsburgh Steelers gain 5.0 yards per play, 22nd in the NFL, and allow 5.0, 7th. That is a net of +0.1 yards per play.

How do the Pittsburgh Steelers rank in the AFC North?

1st of four by power rating. The AFC North order is Steelers (No. 10), Bengals (No. 11), Ravens (No. 18), Browns (No. 20).

Have the Pittsburgh Steelers played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1491, the 22nd toughest schedule played in the league.

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