Pittsburgh Steelers 2006 Schedule

The Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super bowl lastWeek 2: @ Jacksonville Jaguars
season-albeit among much controversy. Can theyWeek 3: Cincinnati Bengals
repeat this performance? The signs currently point toWeek 4: BYE
not likely. Their star quarterback, Big Ben, has justWeek 5: @San Diego Chargers
underwent an emergency surgery. While he'sWeek 6: Kansas City Chiefs
expected to be back soon, he will miss at least theWeek 7: @ Atlanta Falcons
first two weeks of the season. That could be huge forWeek 8: @ Oakland Raiders
the Steelers, because their first few weeks of theWeek 9: Denver Broncos
season is filled with tough games.Week 10: New Orleans Saints
Last season they finished 11-6 and got to the SuperWeek 11: @ Cleveland Browns
Bowl thanks to an inept Indianapolis Colts team thatWeek 12: @ Baltimore Ravens
just didn't want to win the game even when it wasWeek 13: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
handed to them. Over the offseason Jerome "TheWeek 14: Cleveland Browns
Bus" Bettis retired. He leaves a hole in the SteelersWeek 15: @ Carolina Panthers
running game. Bettis was a battling ram that couldWeek 16: Baltimore Ravens
move defensive lines forward by himself. The SteelersWeek 17: @ Cincinnati Bengals
are potentially without that ability this season.The week four bye could play a critical role in the
During the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost aSteelers season. If Big Ben has to miss more time, he
good receiver in Antwaan Randle El. He went to themight only miss three games since he has the early
Washington Redskins. They also lost Chris Hope (DB)bye week to use. The Steelers have a moderate
to the Tennessee Titans and Kimo von Oelhoffenschedule and could win 10 games this season.
(DE) to the New York Jets. To replace Hope, theyHowever, they could open the season 0-3, because of
brought in Ryan Black from Washington. They broughtinjuries and missing pieces. They were 5th in rushing
in Rodney Bailey (DE) from Seattle to replacelast season. That number could drop a little now that
Oelhoffen. Finally, they bought in Doug Easlick, fullback,Bettis is gone. Their passing game is somewhat
from San Fancisco.suspect as well. The Steelers will need their defense
Here's the Steelers schedule for 2006. You'll see howto overplay and rise to the occasion if they want to
heavy it is right out of the game.see the playoffs again.
Week 1: Miami Dolphins