Steelers fans rejoice! The 2025 NFL Schedule Release will confirm which opponents Pittsburgh could face on prime-time television this upcoming season. With an incredible assortment of intriguing 2025 opponents — featuring bitter rivals, potential AFC playoff implications, and historical ties between storied franchises — here are the five most likely Steelers prime-time games ahead of the NFL Schedule Release.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers look on as head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets embrace after the game at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Did someone say revenge game? Even if Aaron Rodgers doesn’t sign with the Steelers, facing off against the Jets in 2025 is must-watch television — because Justin Fields will have the opportunity to prove to the Steelers why benching him in favor of Russell Wilson was a mistake.
Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) shake hands after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Speaking of getting revenge on one’s former team, nothing exemplifies that better than the Kenny Pickett-to-Diontae Johnson connection on the Browns, looking to punish the Steelers for practically forcing their Steel City exit. However, Pittsburgh will seek to make an example out of their former players — don’t bite the hand that feeds you, or you could end up in Cleveland.
Oct 9, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball with Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) defending during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
The Steelers definitely have their hands full when it comes to top AFC competition in 2025 — and the Bills are no exception. Buffalo’s reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen has gotten the better of Pittsburgh, winning three of four regular season head-to-head matchups — but the Steelers are looking to reshape their identity, and could use the Bills as the catalyst for change.
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball as Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) chases during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Chargers and Steelers have had some great prime-time matchups over the past several years — and with Najee Harris leaving the Steel City for Los Angeles, the contest got even more exciting. Harris had some interesting comments about his time in Pittsburgh, to say the least — and the Steelers defense may be looking to make the four-time 1,000-yard rusher eat his words at SoFi Stadium.
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This one stings, as Green Bay would have been a more exciting opponent for Pittsburgh to face in Ireland — but that luxury now belongs to the Vikings. The Packers-Steelers matchup is a showdown between two of the NFL’s most storied franchises, and it deserves to be under the prime-time lights — especially if Rodgers is able to face off against his replacement, QB Jordan Love.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Predicting Steelers’ 5 most likely prime-time matchups in 2025