The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves atop the AFC North heading into their Week 6 game. Let's make three bold predictions for their upcoming contest. With the rest of the AFC North in total disarray, the Steelers simply have to not mess this up, and they'll win the division and earn a top-4 seed in the playoffs.
The ceiling of this team when the playoffs roll around is the big question mark, though, as the roster is fine, and the QB is good, not great. However, it's very likely that Pittsburgh yet again finds itself playing meaningful football in January.
Beating teams like the Cleveland Browns simply has to happen. Despite Cleveland's great defense, the Steelers should be able to win this game by a notable margin. Let's make a few bold predictions for their Week 6 showdown against the Browns.
It's a big day for the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense in Week 6 bold predictions
Steelers intercept Dillon Gabriel three times
Dillon Gabriel has already thrown three touchdown passes in his short time on the field for the Browns in his rookie season, and he's honestly played pretty good football. However, he's not played in an environment like Acrisure Stadium, and it's simply going to be a game where he gets overwhelmed.
The Browns do have some good players that can do some damage on offense, but Gabriel's performance in Week 6 is going to be a 'welcome to the NFL' moment. He'll be intercepted three times.
Aaron Rodgers matches Gabriel's interceptions... but with touchdown passes
Aaron Rodgers will thrown three touchdown passes and continue his strong play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns do have a solid defense, but Rodgers himself has been quite efficient this year. His 102.6 passer rating is the highest since his 2021 MVP season, and his 68.5% completion percentage is the highest since then as well. Rodgers has actually been more efficient on the road than at home, but this Week 5 bye week will have the offense in a great spot. Rodgers will throw three touchdown passes.
Steelers keep the Browns out of the end zone
How about a touchdown-less Week 6 loss for the Cleveland Browns? It's on the way. While the Steelers are a flawed team, they are experienced and know how to navigate the bye week. They'll be refreshed on both sides of the ball and see a perfect chance to vault to the top of the AFC with a victory. Pittsburgh will keep the Browns to a few field goals in a runaway victory.