The Pittsburgh Steelers were dealt an extremely rough hand when it comes to the 2024 schedule. The organization already knew that the opponents were going to be tough, but the final stretch of the season in November and December is absolutely brutal. Not only does the franchise have to play all six AFC North teams in the final eight weeks, but the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are also mixed in during that time period. It’s going to take a very strong first half of the year and an even better second half if Mike Tomlin and co. would like to be back in the playoffs.
Jordan Schofield / SteelerNation (X: @JSKO_PHOTO)Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin roams the grounds at Acrisure Stadium as his team warms up prior to a 2022 preseason matchup in Pittsburgh, PA.
What’s fascinating about the last eight weeks of the regular season isn’t just the teams that the Steelers have to go up against; it’s the quarterbacks. Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes are all extremely talented. While Jackson is the reigning MVP, Mahomes is without a doubt the best signal-caller in the league.
To make matters worst for Pittsburgh, Mahomes and his squad will travel to the Steel City for a Christmas Day matchup. This will be the second straight season that the Kansas City Chiefs are competing on the holiday. The Las Vegas Raiders went to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and knocked off the Chiefs in a shocking upset, winning by a score of 20-14 in 2023
On Wednesday, Mahomes spoke to the media and a reporter was curious about which game he might already have circled on his calendar after the schedule was released. It’s safe to say that he’s coming for the Steelers and ready to put the 2023 performance behind him.