We knew the Steelers had a difficult schedule of opponents this year, with the #9 toughest schedule based on who they play.
The NFL schedule makers did them no favors with when they play these teams.
After a Week 6 home game against the Browns off a bye post-Ireland, the Steelers face an absolute gauntlet of tough opponents and terrible rest spots.
Pittsburgh’s schedule Week 7 onward ranks:
#1 most difficult based on opponents
#3 most difficult based on rest
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It starts with a short week road game on Thursday in Cincinnati Week 7.
