Head Coach: Mike Tomlin
2020 Record: 12-4
First Round Draft Pick: Najee Harris, RB (24)
We are big fans of Head Coach Mike Tomlin, so we're glad Pittsburgh gave him an extension during the off-season, but it's pretty clear that Ben Rothlesberger has run out of gas. After a terrific start to their season, the Steelers struggled down the stretch, losing four of their last five games and then losing in round one of the play-offs to the red-hot Cleveland Browns. And in truth, the Steelers' 12-4 record belied Big Ben's play; he was more a Payton Manning-like game manager than an elite thrower. Maybe that's why that snap sailing over his head in the Wild Card game was eerily familiar. We love the first round draft pick of Najee Harris, who might give some breathing room to Big Ben, but facing the toughest schedule in the NFL for 2021, we are out on the Steelers as the team to win the AFC North. Which is an unwelcome change in Pittsburgh.
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?: YOUR POCKETGUIDE TO THE 2021 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON
Get ready to enjoy the 2021 NFL season! This handy pocket guide provides a convenient week-by-week schedule for the entire 2021 NFL season, as well as team schedules for all 32 teams. You'll be able to keep track of the results and scores of every game and each team's wins and losses as the season unfolds. Plus, you'll find write-ups on each team, including their head coach, last season's record, and their most recent first round draft picks. There's also an entire section devoted to the play-offs, with room to fill out your bracket and track results from Wild Card weekend to Super Bowl 56. Make your predictions, place your bets, and enjoy every first down, every touchdown, every minute of football 2021.