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Steelers schedule 2020: Worst and best case scenarios

By Jobe Morrison

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 01: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after an interception in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on December 1, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 01: Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with teammates after an interception in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns on December 1, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Best Case Scenario:

19-0 Super Bowl champions! Overly optimistic, I know.

Let’s get to reality. If the Steelers defense plays at the same level it did last year–producing turnovers, limiting opponents offenses, and even creating their own scores–along with a more effective offense… we could be in for a fun year.

If the Steelers can turn around their ground game, health, and red zone offense around, that would solve a majority of the offense’s 2019 woes (barring being struck by inept play calling and game planning by Fichtner.)

The Steelers face some good defensive personnel throughout the season. If Ben’s experience and Matt Canada’s input on the offensive game planning can uplift this offense, these could all be winnable games.

There are some givens. The Black & Gold will more than likely not sweep the Ravens. They might struggle on the road in Dallas, Buffalo, and Tennessee.

All of these teams have good defenses and offenses that can grind a game away with a strong running game.

I could see the Steelers going 13-3 in a best-case scenario if the offense can bounce back and the defense maintains an elite level of play.

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