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Steelers 2024 Predictions: Russell Wilson's Redemption or Another Disappointing Season?
Hold onto your Terrible Towels, Steeler Nation, because the 2024 season is about to be a wild ride for the Pittsburgh Steelers! With the arrival of veteran quarterback Russell Wilson shaking things up in Pittsburgh, the time to throw out the old Kenny Pickett led playbook and leaving fans with a head full of questions.
Can Wilson, with his championship pedigree and pinpoint throws, recapture his former glory and reignite the Steelers’ fire? Or will the team’s lackluster running game leave them stuck in the AFC basement?
Get ready for surprising stats, bold predictions, and maybe even a hot take or two – all to answer the burning question: will the 2024 Steelers rise like a phoenix or crumble like yesterday’s news?
Russell Wilson’s Pittsburgh Challenge: Leading the Steelers in a Tough 2024 Season
Yes Steelers fans, it happened. No need to continuously ask yourself the same question: “Russell Wilson in Black and Yellow?” Because yes, it happened.
Sure, Wilson’s had some rough patches lately, but can he pull a Tom Brady and rewrite his story in Pittsburgh? Or will those same old Steelers problems drag him down? We’re breaking down the odds, the rivals, and the wild-card factors that could turn this season into a nail-biter. Get ready for some bold predictions and analysis you won’t find anywhere else – it’s time to see if the Steelers are destined for glory or headed for another rebuild.
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule 2024
How Many Wins Will The Steelers Collect In 2024?
The new look Steelers will be looking to kickstart 2024 in the strongest way possible, even trying to make a run for the playoffs with their projected win total slated at 8 ½ wins at -135 odds.
Besides their six divisional games at home and on the road against the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, the Steelers will also host the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, LA Chargers, and both New York teams, the Giants and Jets.
Out on the road, Pittsburgh will face the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
What Are Pittsburgh’s Odds To Win Their Division?
With the Bengals, Browns and Ravens all gunning for the divisional crown the Steelers are looking like this season’s divisional long shot bet to finish the season as division champions, having the worst odds in the AFC North title race at +850,
Should Betting Fans Take The Steelers To Make It To The Playoffs?
Entering the season, the Steeleers’ odds to make it into the postseason stand at +160, a far cry from their -200 odds of missing out on playoff football this season. Considering the race to the divisional crown already seems steep enough for Pittsburgh, trying to squeeze their way into the playoffs with how intense the level of competition within the AFC will be in 2024 will only make the road that much harsher for Wilson and company.
Is It A Safe Bet To Take Pittsburgh As Potential AFC Champions?
If you’re the type of NFL betting fan who loves a longshot bet, the Steelers’ +2500 odds to win the AFC title might just tempt you. Sure, the experts aren’t giving them much love, but remember, this is a team with a history of defying expectations.
If Wilson can rediscover his old form and the defense steps up, they could be a sneaky contender. Of course, it’s a risky wager, but with those odds, the potential payout is enough to make any Steeler fan’s heart skip a beat.
Would You Bet On The Steelers Winning Super Bowl LXI?
Dreaming of seeing the Steelers hoisting the Lombardi Trophy again? Their +4000 Super Bowl LXI odds reflect just how unlikely that scenario seems right now. It would take a miraculous turnaround for this Pittsburgh team to go all the way.
However, stranger things have happened in the NFL, and if you’re feeling bold (and incredibly lucky), those odds could offer a tempting potential reward.
So In Short, Should You Bet On The Steelers In 2024?
Betting lines don’t lie Steelers fans, so here’s the cold, hard truth. The odds are stacked against us this 2024 season. Wilson might have a Super Bowl ring, but the rest of this team… Well, it’s a work in progress.
The offense, even with Wilson, has more holes than a block of Swiss cheese, the running game is about as explosive as a wet firecracker, and even with the defense being the one true talent-ridden line in this squad, those playoff dreams are looking mighty hazy.
But hey, that’s why they play the games, right? Maybe Wilson pulls a rabbit out of his hat. Maybe the defense finds a backbone. Maybe, just maybe, this team surprises us all. Underdogs have their day, and who knows? This could be the season the Steelers shock the world.
