Pittsburgh Steelers face tough start under new coach Mike McCarthy

Steelers insider Brooke Pryor, reporting for ESPN, says the team will endure a difficult September as Pittsburgh opens the 2026 season against a challenging early schedule.

An analyst echoed the sentiment, noting that after a strong offseason, pressure will be on head coach Mike McCarthy to deliver results quickly.

Both sources suggest the Steelers could struggle in their opening games under the new leadership.