Steelers Drop Again in ESPN FPI Rankings

Following their loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers have dropped in ESPN’s Football Power Index Rankings for the third-straight week.

Pittsburgh now sits as the No. 21 team in the rankings, down two spots from a week ago.

ESPN's Football Power Index, updated through last night's game.

This is how good the model believes each team is *going forward*.

The Cardinals have jumped up to No. 4, and the Texans have reclaimed their title as worst team in the NFL! pic.twitter.com/Aovt5NA2yi

— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) October 4, 2021

Surprisingly, the Steelers are positioned one spot ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals, who defeated them in Week 3. The AFC North rivals own a 3-1 record, and are tied for the division lead.

The Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh’s only win of the season, have been on a tear since falling to the Steelers in their season opener, and remain atop the rankings.

The Houston Texans are last following another defeat Sunday.