Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | NOLA | 8.0 | 10 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 296 |
| W6 | TB | 10.0 | 19 | 5.0 | 2 | 2 | 266 |
| W5 | IND | 1.0 | 22 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 333 |
| W4 | CLE | 6.0 | 27 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 380 |
| W3 | CIN | 5.0 | 27 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 365 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
HOME vs Cleveland Browns
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is neutral because sack opportunity are largely offset by strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed
BYE WEEK
Why the bye matters
Pittsburgh Steelers has no game in Week 9. Fantasy managers should plan a one-week replacement, while the defense gets an extra week to rest and prepare.
AWAY @ Cincinnati Bengals
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is relatively balanced, with no single advantage or concern strong enough to move the projection far from neutral. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 8.8 pts | Pending | DEF #6 | HOME vs CLE |
| 2026 Week 7 | 7.9 pts | 8.0 pts | DEF #9 | AWAY @ NOLA |
| 2026 Week 6 | 9.0 pts | 10.0 pts | DEF #8 | AWAY @ TB |
| 2026 Week 5 | 9.3 pts | 1.0 pts | DEF #10 | HOME vs IND |
| 2026 Week 4 | 9.0 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #6 | AWAY @ CLE |
| 2026 Week 3 | 7.4 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #25 | HOME vs CIN |
| 2026 Week 2 | 6.1 pts | 8.0 pts | DEF #27 | AWAY @ NE |
| 2026 Week 1 | 8.4 pts | 18.0 pts | DEF #11 | HOME vs ATL |