The goal for the Pittsburgh Steelers remains the same in 2026: make the playoffs. The Steelers upgraded their roster throughout the offseason and have the look of a contender, but their hopes rest on the shoulders of Aaron Rodgers , who is still expected to re-sign with the team. Working under the presumption that Rodgers will return, here are our early score predictions for all 17 contests on Pittsburgh's regular season schedule . Week 1: vs. Atlanta Falcons The Steelers took down the Falcons on the road in Week 1 of the 2024 campaign, and Acrisure Stadium should be rocking considering it's just the second season opener there since 2015. Pittsburgh is plenty familiar with new Atlanta head coach Kevin Stefanski following his six-year stint in that same role with the Cleveland Browns. Furthermore, the Steelers' defense should be able to take advantage of the Falcons' less-than-ideal quarterback situation with Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa.…