The standard is still the standard.Despite consecutive non-playoff seasons, fans in Pittsburgh are hoping that the 2020 can add to the franchise's collection of Vince Lombardi trophies by season's end. A main reason for Pittsburgh's optimism is the Alec Ogletree Jersey return of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who is slated to make a full recovery after mi sing most of the 2019 season with an elbow injury. The Steelers are also coming off a 2019 season that saw their defense -- led by Pro Bowlers Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Joe Haden and Minkah Fitzpatrick -- blo som into one of the NFL's best units.If they want to make a Super Bowl run, Pittsburgh will first have to get through a competitive AFC North division that includes the defending two-time division champion , a squad that is looking to put last year's disappointment behind them, and a team that is ushering in the era. The Steelers had their way with the division from 2014-17, when they won three division titles during that span while going 19-7 against divisional opponents (including the postseason).While winning games in the division won't be easy, the Steelers did receive based on last year's overall winning percentage. William Hill Sports Book has the Steelers' Over/Under set at 9 games, which should put them in position to snag one of the final playoff spots in the expanded playoff field. William Hill has given the Steelers the second-best odds to win the division, while only four AFC teams (the , Ravens, and ) have better odds to represent the conference in Super Bowl LV.Below, Roquan Smith Jersey you can check out my week-by-week breakdown and predictions of every game game on Pittsburgh's 2020 schedule, including each team's Over/Under set by William Hill. But first, let's take a look at several notable takeaways from the Steelers' schedule as well as pinpointing the toughest part of their upcoming journey. Key schedule observationsFour home games in a five-game stretch between Weeks 2-6Three of Steelers' final four games will be on the roadFour primetime games plus ThanksgivingWeek 8 byeSteelers 2019 record of opponents: 95-113Toughest stretchPittsburgh's Week 3-7 matchups might be its toughest stretch, with four games against 2019 playoff teams and another game against the AFC North rival Browns. Fortunately for the Steelers, three of these games will be at home at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh will also get a well-deserved bye after this stretch before heading to Dallas to face the in Week 9.The last four games of the Steelers' schedule includes a couple of "sleeper" games against teams that should give them all they can handle. Playing a night game in frigid Buffalo in December, as Pittsburgh will have to do in Week 14, is never an easy task. Nor is playing in Cincinnati in primetime, which the Steelers will have to do a week after facing the Bills. Pittsburgh when then host what should be a vastly improved Colts team before capping off the regular season with a game in Cleveland that will likely determine playoff positioning.On to the predictions: Week 1- Monday, Sept. 14Location: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (Monday Night Football)2019 record: 4-12Series record: 44-30-2 (Giants lead)Opponent win total: O/U 6.5 The Steelers are 3-1 against the Giants Jimmy Graham Jersey during the era and 2-0 in games played just outside the Big Apple. The last time these two teams faced was in 2016, when Pittsburgh bested the playoff-bound Giants at home, 24-14.New York has undergone a significant roster makeover following that 2016 meeting. The Giants have a new head coach (longtime Patriots a sistant Joe Judge) and a new quarterback in , who enjoyed an encouraging rookie season that saw him throw 24 touchdowns while completing nearly 62% of his pa ses. The central fixture of the Giants' offense, however, is third-year running back , the former Penn State star who ama sed 3,469 all-purpose yards and 23 touchdowns during his first two seasons in New York.After finishing 30th in the league in scoring defense last season, the Giants spent seven of their draft picks on the defensive side of the ball. While several of these picks (specifically first-round pick ) may turn out to be solid players at the next level, they won't be up the task of facing a future Hall of Fame quarterback in Week 1. Expect a big game from , who is out to put last year's struggles in the rearview mirror. Prediction: Steelers 27, Giants 17 Week 2- Sunday, Sept. 20Location: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh)Time: 1 p.m. ET2019 record: 7-9Series record: 20-11-1 (Broncos lead) Opponent win total:O/U 7.5The Broncos have, more often than not, had the Steelers' number during Mike Tomlin's time Damiere Byrd Jersey as Pittsburgh's head coach. During that time, the Broncos are 5-2 against the Steelers that includes victories in the 2011 and 2015 playoffs. Denver defeated Pittsburgh the last time these two teams played, with a last-minute interception in the end zone sealing the Broncos' 24-17 win in Week 12 of the 2018 season. That was the first of three consecutive lo ses for the Steelers, who mi sed the playoffs after a 7-2-1 start to the season.After a 3-8 start, the Broncos finished the 2019 season (Vic Fangio's first as Denver's head coach) on a high note, winning four of their final five games to finish just two games under .500. During that time, the team found their longterm solution at quarterback, with -- a 2019 second-round pick -- winning four of his five starts under center. Denver gave Lock three new receivers during the draft that includes first-round pick and second-round pick KJ Hamler. They will have their work cut out for them in Week 2 against a Pittsburgh secondary that includes All-Pro safety , former first-round pick , 2019 Pro Bowler and fellow cornerback . Denver's potent rushing attack (led by perennial 1,000-yard rusher ) as well as their talented, well-coached defense (led by ) could give Pittsburgh some i sues. The Steelers may need a big game from running back Bilal Nichols Jersey , as time of po se sion may play a significant role in the outcome of this game.Conner will look to establish early momentum in 2020 running behind an offensive line that includes left tackle , right guard and perennial Pro Bowl center . Pittsburgh's line will look a little than it has in years past. is returning for his second season as the team's starting right tackle, while third year lineman and newcomer will compete to be the starting left guard.Prediction: Steelers 17, Broncos 14 Week 3- Sunday, Sept. 27Location: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh)Time: 1 p.m. ET2019 record: 10-6Series record: 4-2 (Steelers lead)Opponent win total: