Rich Eisen predicts Steelers will miss AFC playoffs this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Rich Eisen, on his show, expressed skepticism about the Pittsburgh Steelers' chances for the upcoming NFL playoffs, suggesting they will miss the postseason. He noted that despite significant offseason changes, the Steelers face a challenging road in a competitive AFC, having barely secured a spot last year. Eisen believes the Baltimore Ravens, bolstered by new additions, will return to the playoffs. He emphasized that while Pittsburgh may have improved, the overall competition makes a playoff return difficult to predict until their performance on the field proves otherwise.
- •Eisen categorized the Steelers as needing to prove themselves this season.
- •He highlighted the increased competition within the AFC North.
- •The Steelers barely made the playoffs last year.
- •Eisen is optimistic about the Ravens' offseason changes.
- •He remains skeptical of the Steelers' postseason outlook.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Rich Eisen predicts Steelers will miss AFC playoffs
"Sports talk host Rich Eisen expects the Pittsburgh Steelers to miss the postseason while projecting the Baltimore Ravens to return to the AFC field.
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