NFL schedule release: 3 revenge games on Steelers’ 2026 schedule
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 schedule includes three potential revenge matchups: against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, featuring former Steelers coach Danny Smith and running back Kenneth Gainwell, the Houston Texans after a playoff loss, and the Baltimore Ravens following a late-season victory that contributed to head coach John Harbaugh’s departure. These games are expected to carry added emotional weight for both teams and fans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 NFL schedule will feature three notable revenge games, each with personal or competitive stakes. One matchup will pit the Steelers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where former Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith and running back Kenneth Gainwell—who was voted 2025 Steelers MVP by his teammates—will face their old team. Gainwell’s departure to Tampa Bay last offseason adds extra intrigue to the rivalry. Another key game will be a home contest against the Houston Texans, a rematch after Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes ended in a wild-card loss to Houston earlier this year. The Steelers will seek redemption on their home turf. The third revenge game involves the Baltimore Ravens, whom the Steelers defeated in a dramatic Week 18 victory. That win reportedly influenced Baltimore’s decision to part ways with head coach John Harbaugh, ensuring added animosity for the 2026 season. Fans can expect heightened intensity in all three matchups, blending personal and team-driven motivations.
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