The Steelers have a top-10 defense this season and the best special-teams unit so far. One concern is that they have played the ninth-easiest schedule to this point and have the eighth-hardest schedule going forward. Pittsburgh will need that offense to be better than below-average if they are to navigate a tough stretch of games.

So why is there a hesitancy by some, from media personalities to sportsbooks, to say that Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is a true NFL MVP candidate? Sure, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson is the leader,

NFL Week 8 power rankings react to Kansas City Chiefs' win over San Francisco 49ers as well as Detroit Lions' win over Minnesota Vikings, more games.

Coach Mike Tomlin’s bold move to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields paid off for the Steelers in Sunday night’s win over the Jets.

The longtime Pittsburgh coach aced his decision to start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields. Plus, the Jets are in a difficult spot, even after so many changes.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken sole possession of first place in the AFC North – for now – after their best offensive game of the season.