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The 2009-10 Campaign is Set
We've known the opponents for months and the opposing conferences for years, but now the details are filled in as the defending Super Bowl Champions prepare to take the field again. Today, the NFL, formally released the 2009-10 schedule.
The Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII after going through the "toughest schedule" in the NFL and now face one of the easiest schedules at # 29. For the record, strength of schedule at this point is meaningless but keeps sports writer's busy. I've included the opponent's strength of schedule for entertainment purposes for the astute fan and for discussion by those that think it is worth discussing.
| Date | Opponent | Time/Coverage | Strength of Schedule |
| Pre-Season | |||
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. (ESPN) | Who Cares |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | @ Redskins | 7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) | Who Cares |
| Saturday, Aug. 29 | vs. Bills | 7:30 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) | Who Cares |
| Thursday, Sept. 3 | @ Panthers | 8 p.m. (KDKA/FSN Pittsburgh) | Who Cares |
| REGULAR SEASON | |||
| Thursday, Sept. 10 | vs. Titans | 8:30 p.m. (NBC) | 14 |
| Sunday, Sept 20 | @ Bears | 4:15 p.m. (CBS) | 32 |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 | @ Bengals | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 22 |
| Sunday, Oct. 4 | vs. Chargers | 8:20 p.m. (NBC) | T-17 |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 | @ Lions | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 21 |
| Sunday, Oct. 18 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 25 |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. (FOX) | 31 |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 | BYE | ||
| Monday, Nov. 9 | @ Broncos | 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) | T-19 |
| Sunday, Nov. 15 | vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 22 |
| Sunday, Nov. 22 | @ Chiefs * | 1 p.m. (CBS) | T-17 |
| Sunday, Nov. 29 | @ Ravens * | 8:20 p.m. (NBC) | 28 |
| Sunday, Dec. 6 | vs. Raiders * | 1 p.m. (CBS) | T-19 |
| Thursday, Dec. 10 | @ Browns | 8:20 p.m. (NFL Network) | 25 |
| Sunday, Dec. 20 | vs. Packers * | 1 p.m. (FOX) | 30 |
| Sunday, Dec. 27 | vs. Ravens * | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 28 |
| Sunday, Jan. 3 | @ Dolphins * | 1 p.m. (CBS) | 1 |
| * Denotes Flexible Scheduling Possibilities | |||
| All Times are Eastern | |||
| Strength of Schedule Source is ESPN.Com |
I like this schedule due to the amount of 1:00 PM games (10).
- Five Prime-Time Games including one Monday Night Football game and a NFL Network game.
- The bye week will occur in Week 8. The last time the Steelers had a bye that late was in 1999.
- Using the 2008-09 results, the Steelers play six teams with losing records (Browns and Bengals twice).
- Using the 2008-09 results, the Steelers play two teams that finished at .500 (Chargers and Broncos).
- Using the 2008-09 results, the Steelers play five teams that finished with winning records (Ravens twice).
- Using the 2008-09 results, the Steelers play five playoff teams (Vikings, Titans, Ravens, Dolphins and Chargers).
- The Steelers do not have to play a team coming off a bye this season.
For those that use Microsoft Outlook to keep track of things:
To import the calendar, follow these instructions.
1. Right click on the link and click “save as” and save to a location that you can easily find it (like your desktop). http://members.cox.net/steelerfury/steelers_2009.CSV
2. Open Outlook and select “File” > “Import and Export” > “Import from another program or file”, then click “Next”.
3. Choose “Comma Separated Values (Windows)”, and then click “Next”.
4. Use the “Browse” button on the next screen to select the CSV file you downloaded in step 1.
5. On the next screen make sure to select “Calendar” as the destination then click “Next” and “Finish”
Games marked with an asterisk (*) are flex-time games; their start times are subject to change.
Thanks to www.jimcofer.com for the template for the past several years.