Sam Monson· Oct 8, 2026

Monson calls the Colts and Steelers two fundamentally average teams and figures both finish the season around 9-8.

“They'll end up right nine and eight, feels like.”

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Pittsburgh Steelers · 2026 season · wins

Sam Monson — 9 winsthe room — 21 calls from 15 punditsmedian 9 wins

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Season Win Totals Indianapolis ColtsOct 8, 2026
Indianapolis Colts to finish with 9 wins
“These are two fundamentally average football teams right now. Right? Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, they're both two and two... They'll end up right nine and eight, feels like.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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Season Win Totals Pittsburgh SteelersOct 8, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers to finish with 9 wins
“These are two fundamentally average football teams right now. Right? Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, they're both two and two... They'll end up right nine and eight, feels like.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Think this is wrong?

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