2015 Season Predictions
Well now that the travesty that was the preseason is behind us, the time is upon us to fulfill the seminal purpose of Steel Balls, which is to predict the results of the new season.
Those seeking bragging rights must submit entries in the comment section below. You must predict at least the overall record of the Steelers and for tiebreakers, the records and finishing positions of the other AFCN teams.
As always, the winner will be chosen by your humble but benevolent dictator at his sole discretion.
Good luck!
L Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
W Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
L Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
W Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
L Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
W Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
W Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
L Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
W Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
W Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
W Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Steelers 10-6 AFCN Champion
Bengals 10-6 WC
Ravens 9-7
Browns 3-13
Steelers will go 1-1 in playoffs
L Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
W Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
L Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
W Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
W Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
W Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
L Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
W Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
L Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
W Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
W Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Steelers 10-6
Rats 10-6
Bungholes 9-7
Browns 7-9
Steelers win division and win at least one playoff game, leaning towards 2 I know crazy talk
Bungholes 10-6
Steelers 10-6
Ratbirds 9-7
Browns 4-12
Rats 11-5
Steelers 10-6
Bengals 8-8
Browns 4-12
WC -Steelers (i want to so badly say SB winner but jjones and s.thomas failing in what was so necessary.. i’ll go ahead and something will emerge SB winners!)
W Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
L Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
W Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
W Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
W Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
W Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
L Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
W Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
L Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
W Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
L Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Steelers 10-6 AFCN Champs
Ratbirds — 9-7 (WC)
Bengals — 8-8
Stains — 5 – 11
Ravens 11- 5 Div Winner
Bungles 10 -6 Wild Card
Stillers 7-9
Browns 7-9
No way the Stillers overcome this piss poor defense with the schedule they have
Earl I would love to argue your Stillers record but ….. I can’t. I have to admit my Steelers prediction is more heart than head I’m afraid. So much depends on the health of our offense.
NFW the Browns with Josh Clipboard and Johnny Nightclub win 7 games. You’re giving them way too much credit. No criticism of your other prognostications.
Bungholes 10-6
Steelers 9-7
Ratbirds 9-7
Browns 7-9
Steelers WC 1 and done.
L Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
L Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
L Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
W Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
W Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
L Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
W Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
L Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
W Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
W Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
W Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Steelers 9-7 WC
Ratbirds — 10-6 AFC CHAMPS
Bengals — 8-8
Stains — 3-13
L Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
W Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
W Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
W Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
L Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
L Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
W Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
L Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
W Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
W Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
W Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Steelers 10 – 6 AFC Champs
Ratbirds 9 – 7 WC
Bungholes 9 – 7
Stains 6 – 10
rats 11-5
bungholes 10-6
Steelers 8-8
browns 6-10
Steelers: 10-6 (Division winner)
Rats: 10-6
Bengals: 9-7
Browns: 5-11
Steelers- 10-5-1
Bengal- 9-7
Ratbirds – 8-8
Browns- 8-8
Steelers in AFCCG via WC berth
I can’t decide on who plays in SB50 but the Steelers are poised to make a trademarked underdog run and could win this SB as the first all-offense team to do so (in that the defense can act as some kind of speed-bump to opposing offenses.)
– Steelers’ ability to control the ball and thusly opposing offense combined with keeping our defense fresh and playing from ahead gives PIT a very real shot.
–we tie with Chiefs @ 23
So if my ridiculously specific prediction wins do i get to be a mod?
I give you bonus points for displaying such balls of steel in predicting not only a tie, but the opponent and the score. If you get that right I think you should win the contest regardless of the other results.
As defending 2014 Steel Ball Prediction Co-Champion, I actually hope I don’t win this year because I don’t think the Steelers will win the AFCN or get out of the first round of the playoffs. As Earl stated, our defense will be our albatross. They will stumble out of the gates because of it (and not having Bell, Bryant and MC). Tob, Chico and Copa I hope your predictions come true and one of you walk away with the crown.
Ravens: 11-5 (AFCN Champs)
Steelers: 10-6 WC (lose in the first round)
Losses (Pats, Rams, Ravens, Chiefs, Seahawks, Bengals)
Bengals: 9-7
Browns: 5-11
Ah, the mark of a true champ, both honest and generous.
I should point out that your prediction of 10-6 matches mine. The only difference is that I think less of the Ravens. They also have problems and a tough schedule.
L Week 01: Sep 10 8:30 – at Patriots (Thursday)
W Week 02: Sep 20 1:00 – 49ers
L Week 03: Sep 27 1:00 – at Rams
W Week 04: Oct 1 8:25 – Ravens (Thursday)
L Week 05: Oct 12 8:30 – at Chargers (Monday)
L Week 06: Oct 18 1:00 – Cardinals
L Week 07: Oct 25 1:00 – Chiefs
W Week 08: Nov 1 1:00 – Bengals
W Week 09: Nov 08 1:00 – Raiders
W Week 10: Nov 15 1:00 -Browns
Week 11: bye
L Week 12: Nov 29 4:25 – at Seahawks
L Week 13: Dec 6 8:30 – Colts
W Week 14: Dec 13 1:00 – at Bengals
L Week 15: Dec 20 4:25 – Broncos
L Week 16: Dec 27 8:30 – at Ravens
W Week 17: Jan 3 1:00 – at Browns
Ravens 10-6 AFCN Champion
Bengals 7-9
Steelers 7-9
Browns 4-12
No D, no playoffs… maybe a few emerge this season and we are only a season or two away from contending again.
steelers 11-5
ratbirds 10-6
bungles 9-7
browns 7-9
Predictions are now closed. Any submissions after this point will be for pure entertainment only, and not eligible for Baller glory.
Ravens Suck.