Fickle Finger of Football Contest, 2025 Edition
Make your 2025 season predictions below. Same rules as last year – including a bonus point subtracted for the Steelers’ record prediction winner. Entries must be submitted by midnight before the season opening game.
Please include (1) W/L predictions for each Steelers game, (2) season records for each team in the division, and (3) tie breakers. If you fail to submit the tie breakers, you lose the tie.
Here is your prediction template. Good luck.
Please make it easy for me by putting W or L to the left of the game.
01 – @NYJ
02 – SEA
03 – @NE
04 – MIN (Dublin)
05 – bye
06 – CLE
07 – @CIN (TNF)
08 – GB (SNF)
09 – IND
10 – @LAC (SNF)
11 – CIN
12 – @CHI
13 – BUF
14 – @BAL
15 – MIA (MNF)
16 – @DET
17 – @CLE
18 – BAL
Final Standings (wins):
– Steelers
– Bengals
– Browns
– Ravens
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers.
– Total team sacks.
– Total touchdown passes.
W 01 – @NYJ
W 02 – SEA
W 03 – @NE
W 04 – MIN (Dublin)
(bye)
W 06 – CLE
L 07 – @CIN (TNF)
W 08 – GB (SNF)
W 09 – IND
L 10 – @LAC (SNF)
W 11 – CIN
W 12 – @CHI
L 13 – BUF
L 14 – @BAL
W 15 – MIA (MNF)
L 16 – @DET
W 17 – @CLE
W 18 – BAL
Final Standings (wins):
12 – Steelers
9 – Bengals
7 – Browns
11 – Ravens
Tie Breakers:
3 – Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers.
53 – Total team sacks.
32 – Total touchdown passes.
01 – (W) @NYJ
02 – (W) SEA
03 – (L) @NE
04 – (L) MIN (Dublin)
05 – bye
06 – (W) CLE
07 – W) @CIN (TNF)
08 – (W) GB (SNF)
09 – (L) IND
10 – (W) @LAC (SNF)
11 – (L) CIN
12 – (W) @CHI
13 – (L) BUF
14 – (W) @BAL
15 – (W) MIA (MNF)
16 – (W) @DET
17 – (W) @CLE
18 – (L) BAL
Final wins
Steelers (11)
Ravens (11)
Cincinnati (9)
Cleveland (4)
Tie Breakers:
2 Starts not by Aaron Rodger’s
44 Total team sacks
31 Total touchdown passes
01 – w @NYJ
02 – w SEA
03 – w @NE
04 – l MIN (Dublin)
05 – bye
06 – w CLE
07 – l @CIN (TNF)
08 – l GB (SNF)
09 – w IND
10 – w @LAC (SNF)
11 – l CIN
12 – w @CHI
13 – l BUF
14 – l @BAL
15 – w MIA (MNF)
16 – l @DET
17 – w @CLE
18 – l BAL
Final Standings (wins):
– Steelers 9
– Bengals 9
– Browns 5
– Ravens 11
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers. 3
– Total team sacks.35
– Total touchdown passes. 28
01 – @NYJ – Loss
02 – SEA – Win
03 – @NE – Loss
04 – MIN (Dublin) – Loss
(bye)
06 – CLE – Win
07 – @CIN (TNF) – Loss
08 – GB (SNF)- Loss
09 – IND – Win
10 – @LAC (SNF)-Loss
11 – CIN – Win
12 – @CHI – Loss
13 – BUF – Loss
14 – @BAL – Loss
15 – MIA (MNF) – Win
16 – @DET – Loss
17 – @CLE – Win
18 – BAL – Win
Final Standings (wins):
7 – Steelers
10 – Bengals
6 – Browns
12 – Ravens
Tie Breakers:
5 – Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers.
45 – Total team sacks.
25 – Total touchdown passes.
W 01 – @NYJ
W 02 – SEA
W 03 – @NE
W 04 – MIN (Dublin)
05 – bye
W 06 – CLE
L 07 – @CIN (TNF)
L 08 – GB (SNF)
W 09 – IND
L 10 – @LAC (SNF)
W 11 – CIN
W 12 – @CHI
L 13 – BUF
L 14 – @BAL
W 15 – MIA (MNF)
L 16 – @DET
W 17 – @CLE
L 18 – BAL
Final Standings (wins):
– Steelers 10
– Bengals 11
– Browns 5
– Ravens 12
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers. 1
– Total team sacks. 48
– Total touchdown passes. 30
01 – @NYJ – WIN
02 – SEA – WIN
03 – @NE – LOSS
04 – MIN (Dublin)-WIN
05 – bye
06 – CLE- WIN
07 – @CIN (TNF)-LOSS
08 – GB (SNF)-LOSS
09 – IND – WIN
10 – @LAC (SNF) – LOSS
11 – CIN -WIN
12 – @CHI – Loss
13 – BUF – Loss
14 – @BAL- WIN
15 – MIA (MNF)-WIN
16 – @DET -WIN
17 – @CLE -WIN
18 – BAL- LOSS
Final Standings (wins):
– Steelers 10
– Bengals -10
– Browns- 6
– Ravens- 12
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers. 6
– Total team sacks. 45
– Total touchdown passes. 28
W 01 – @NYJ
W 02 – SEA
L 03 – @NE
T 04 – MIN (Dublin)
05 – bye
W 06 – CLE
L 07 – @CIN (TNF)
W 08 – GB (SNF)
W 09 – IND
L 10 – @LAC (SNF)
L 11 – CIN
W 12 – @CHI
L 13 – BUF
L 14 – @BAL
W 15 – MIA (MNF)
L 16 – @DET
L 17 – @CLE
W 18 – BAL
Final Standings (wins):
– Ravens 14-3
– Bengals 11-6
– Steelers 8-8-1
– Browns 6-11
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers.
8
– Total team sacks.
54
– Total touchdown passes.
31
ChatGPT’s Prediction:
Here’s what the latest expert projections say about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ expected record for the 2025 season:
Expert Predictions at a Glance
Washington Post’s computer model forecasts the Steelers at 8–9, marking their first losing season in years
A DawgsByNature ranking puts Pittsburgh third in the AFC North (behind the Ravens and Bengals), also projecting an 8–9 finish. Analysts cite concerns over the offensive line and quarterback stability, even though Mike Tomlin has historically avoided losing seasons
The New York Post offers a more positive angle—despite challenges, they see the Steelers potentially finishing 10–7, matching their 2024 performance
Betting markets haven’t warmed to the Rodgers addition; the Steelers’ win total remains at 8.5, with modest chances for playoffs or division title
Chris Broussard (FS1) argues that even with Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers could face their first losing season under Tomlin, due to tough division competition
On the flip side, former Steeler Ryan Clark believes Rodgers—paired with Pittsburgh’s defense and offensive weapons—could help snap their playoff win drought
My Take
Given the range of views:
The most grounded consensus centers around a record of 8–9—a realistic yet disappointing outcome, particularly if Rodgers or the OL struggles.
A 10–7 finish remains within reach if Rodgers, Metcalf, and team dynamics click—something both the NY Post and Ryan Clark suggest is possible.
A strong competitor like Baltimore, plus Rodgers’ recent struggles and team cohesion, suggest staying cautious; thus, 8–9 feels like the median projection.
Final Prediction
I’d lean toward a realistic expectation of a: 8–9 record, with a slight upside toward 9–8 or even 10–7, but also a real risk of falling short in a rugged AFC North.
Tie-breakers:
Posted on behalf of Tuskegee_Brown:
01 – @NYJ = W
02 – SEA = W
03 – @NE = W
04 – MIN (Dublin) = L
05 – bye
06 – CLE = W
07 – @CIN (TNF) = L
08 – GB (SNF) =W
09 – IND = W
10 – @LAC (SNF) = L
11 – CIN = W
12 – @CHI = L
13 – BUF = L
14 – @BAL = L
15 – MIA (MNF) = W
16 – @DET = L
17 – @CLE = W
18 – BAL = W
Final Standings (wins):
– Steelers 10-7
– Bengals 9-8
– Browns 7-10
– Ravens 12-5
Tie Breakers:
– Games started by a QB other than Aaron Rodgers = 2
– Total team sacks = 51
– Total touchdown passes = 29