Anyone keep up with the news of the NFL knows the situation that the Pittsburgh Steelers face heading into the 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for six games following his violation the the leagues personal conduct code, with the potential to get it reduce to four.
Still, the Steelers will be without their leader, who has won two Super Bowls for them, for the the first four games of the season. It is unknown who will start for Piittsburgh on opening weekend, but they do have some options at that position including Dennis Dixon, Charlie Batch and Byron Leftwich.
Pittsburgh does have a solid defense to rely on and plenty of weapons on the offensive side of the ball in addition to Roethlisberger, such a Hines Ward and tight end Heath Miller.
Looking ahead at the 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Season Schedule, they face the NFC South division, including the defending Super Bowl Champions in the New Orleans Saints, and Matt Ryan and the atlanta Falcons. The Steelers also get game against the Patriots and Jets as well, both of which made the playoffs last season.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Pre-Season Schedule
Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:30pm - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions
Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:00pm - Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants
Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:00pm - Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos
Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:30pm - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers
Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Regular Season Schedule
Sunday, September 12, 2010 @ 1:00pm (FOX) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 1 sees the open of the 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Team Schedule against Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. The Steelers will be without Roethlisberger in this one, and it will be interesting to see how the offense operates without him.
Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans
Pittsburgh and Tennessee is always an interesting game on the slate, as these two teams play each other quite often. It is usually a hard-hitting game for which both teams like to establish the run. Chris Johnson for the Titans and WIllie Parker for the Steelers may be work-horses in this one.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Steelers travel to Tampa in Week 3 of the 2010 NFL Season. The Buccaneers won only three games in 2010 and on paper, Pittsburgh should be favored in this one, but without Roethlisberger, the Steelers could struggle in the beginning of the year.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
This is the first divison match up for the Steelers in 2010, and it could be the last game spent without Roethlisberger. The fact that only one division game is played within the first four weeks bodes well for Pittsburgh.
Sunday October 10, 2010 - Bye
Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
After a Bye Week, the Steelers get another division opponent in Cleveland. The Browns ended 2009 on a high note and will try and take that momentum into 2010. Pittsburgh and Cleveland split the season series a year ago.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins
The Steelers travel to Florida again to face the Miami Dolphins, as Pittsburgh defeated Miami in the final week of the regular season last year, that cost them a playoff berth.
Sunday, October 31, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NBC) - Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints
This is a game to mark on the calendar as one not to miss. The Steelers visit the defending champion Saints in prime-time on NBC in what could be one of the game's of the year.
Monday, November 8, 2010 @ 8:30pm (ESPN) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
After the trip to New Orleans, the Steelers are again on the road visiting the Bengals in a AFC North match up that is critical in the mid-season. The Bengals beat the Steelers in both games of the series last year.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NBC) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
This is the third straight night game for the Steelers, playing in prime time. This time around , they take on the Patriots in a battle of two teams that have been among the top in the AFC over the last decade.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Oakland Raiders
Pittsburgh bested Oakland a year ago and will try and continue that theme in 2010. The Raiders have stuggled to win games over the last several years and the Steelers should be favored in this one.
Sunday, November 28, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
Pittsburgh visits Buffalo in late November, in a match up that could provide momentum for the Steelers as they have three upcoming division games over the final five weeks of the season.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
The Steelers travel to Baltimore for the second match up against the Ravens in 2010. Pittsburgh will try and knock off the team that took them out of the playoffs last season. This late season match up could have significant implications on the playoff picture out of the division.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
After Baltimore, the Steelers get the Bengals and will try to stop the defending AFC North Champions and reclaim the title for themselves. If Pittsburgh can split the series or take both from Cincinnati, they can potentially claim the title.
Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 4:15pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
This game between the Jets and the Steelers is one to mark on the calendar as one that could the game of the week. The Jets made a trip to the AFC Championship last season and have only added help in the off season.
Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 8:20pm (NFLN) - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers
Pittsburgh finishes their series with the NFC South against Carolina. By this time in the season, they should know fully well where they stand in the playoff picture.
Sunday, January 2, 2010 @ 1:00pm (CBS) - Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
In week 17 comes regular season finale of the 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Weekly Schedule and it's a game against the Browns could have big implications in the AFC North race. The Browns played well in the home stretch last season.
2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Season Schedule