Pittsburgh Steelers

Power Rankings

Date	Ranking	Previous
02/07/2012	7	6
They face a lot of uncertainty on the defensive side of the ball. What veterans won't be back? Who shouldn't be?
01/03/2012	6	6
They get a favorable game this week playing the offensively-challenged Broncos. Their defense should decide that game. It will hurt that running back Rashard Mendenhall is lost for the season.
12/27/2011	6	7
They are big Bengals fans this week. If the Ravens lose to Cincinnati and the Steelers beat Cleveland, Pittsburgh gets the second seed. If not, it's road time in the playoffs.
12/20/2011	7	4
Unless they get a Ravens loss, they will be taking the wild-card path. They've done it before, but they need Ben Roethlisberger healthy. That was obvious in the loss to the 49ers.
12/13/2011	4	5
If Ben Roethlisberger is down for a while, they will be taking the wild-card route come playoff time. Hey, they won a Super Bowl that way.
12/06/2011	5	5
They reminded the Bengals last week they have a long way to go to be in the elite of the AFC North.
11/29/2011	5	5
They didn't play well at Kansas City and now they have a tough one with Cincinnati at home. They have to keep pace with the Ravens.
11/22/2011	5	5
They come off their bye tied with the Ravens for first in the AFC North. Getting players back healthy for the stretch run will be key.
11/15/2011	5	5
It's funny how a week can change things. Why do I get the feeling they will be playing late in January?
11/08/2011	5	3
Despite losing two to the Ravens, don't you get the idea they might meet again down the road? They need to get healthy.