Panthers vs Steelers prediction: what pundits picked
Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers · Week 16, 2026 · Sun, Dec 27 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Panthers vs Steelers? The one pundit with a call on record so far takes the Panthers. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
1 pundit · each counted once, by their latest callPanthers at Steelers: how they come in
The Panthers are 3-5 and have lost 3 straight; the Steelers are 6-2 and have won 4 straight. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average, and 19 pundits put the Steelers at 9.1 wins on average.
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- Record
- 3-5 · lost 3 straight · 199 scored, 219 allowed
- Last games
- L 21-26 vs Broncos Week 9
- L 19-27 at Packers Week 8
- L 13-43 vs Buccaneers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Panthers games
- Record
- 6-2 · won 4 straight · 180 scored, 144 allowed
- Last games
- W 27-6 vs Browns Week 8
- W 16-10 at Saints Week 7
- W 26-19 at Buccaneers Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 14th, defense 3rd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 10-7
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 6 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 8 Steelers games
Panthers and Steelers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Steelers
- Aaron RodgersStarting QB · QB
1,871 passing yards · 13 TD, 6 INT · 60.8% completions · 8 games · 16th in the NFL in passing yards
Aaron Rodgers — Fourth all-time in regular season wins by a starting quarterback: should pass Drew Brees for fourth all-time by season's end
“Barring injury, he should pass Drew Brees for fourth all-time by season's end.” the article →
Aaron Rodgers to move — “will retire from football after the upcoming season”
“Aaron Rodgers will retire from football after the upcoming season. Which means that, when the next season gets started n 2027 (blink your eyes and it'll be here), he'll be doing something other than playing football.” the article →
- Jaylen WarrenRB1 · RB
704 rushing yards on 119 carries · 3 TD · 25 catches for 294 · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jaylen Warren to be 1st on the depth chart
“Dowdle has been practicing this week and could return for the Steelers' road game against the Buccaneers, but there is no pretense of Dowdle getting his early-season role back.” the article →
Jaylen Warren to fall short of his draft cost (outside of the RB1 range in ADP)
“That makes it tougher to bet on landing a big hit from team RB1 picks (per ADP) going later in Tony Pollard, Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rachaad White, and Aaron Jones” the article →
- DK MetcalfWR1 · WR
33 catches for 378 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 43rd in the NFL in receiving yards
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rodgers has also continued to strengthen his rapport with DK Metcalf (who continues to be Rodgers' unquestioned primary option)” the article →
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Metcalf should lead the way for Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.” the article →
- Darnell WashingtonTE1 · TE
19 catches for 254 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 99th in the NFL in receiving yards
- T.J. WattSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 7 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
T.J. Watt to make Pro Football Hall of Fame
“Watt is an all-time great pass rusher, and he might not even be close to done yet.” the article →
T.J. Watt to win Defensive Player of the Year
“But give me T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh.” the article →
- Payton WilsonTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 35 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 20th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Panthers at Steelers
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- PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Pittsburgh
Going to Pittsburgh week 16? I ain't scared of A Rod, man. He's too old. I got a w on that.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026