Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers' #13 ranking appears justified given their 7-6 record and inconsistent performance this season, placing them behind several teams with better records like the Eagles, Bears, and Lions who all have 8+ wins. Their ranking likely reflects a lack of signature victories against quality opponents, as indicated by "no major wins/losses yet," suggesting they've struggled to prove themselves against top-tier competition while avoiding devastating defeats. The team's mediocre ranking score of 55.518 points to fundamental weaknesses that have prevented them from separating themselves in a competitive AFC playoff race, whether that's offensive inconsistency, defensive lapses, or poor performance in close games. To improve their playoff positioning and climb the rankings, Pittsburgh needs to start winning convincingly against division rivals and quality opponents, as they'll likely need to finish 10-7 or better to secure a wild card spot given the strength of the AFC this season.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
8-5 | 61.96 | +18 |
| #12 |
Chicago Bears
|
9-4 | 56.29 | -1 |
| #13 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
7-6 | 55.52 | -3 |
| #14 |
Detroit Lions
|
8-5 | 51.02 | +90 |
| #15 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
8-5 | 49.16 | +91 |