It was no secret that coming into 2008 the Steelers had the toughest schedule in the NFL. Now, as the team sits at a very good 4-1 getting ready for a bad Bengals team that has yet to win in 2008, the schedule has suddenly taken quite a turn. Let’s break down what lies ahead.

10/19 at Cincy - Don’t think we need to say too much about this one, other than the fact that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start for Cincy. Any questions?

10/26 vs New York Giants – They just lost to the Browns, and frankly haven’t won a big game since week one vs the Skins. They can be had.

11/3 at Washington – Yes the Redskins have played well, but didn’t they just lose to the Rams?

11/9 vs Indy – They played great vs the Ravens on Sunday, but they are not the same Colts that dominated the past few regular seasons and can be had at home.

11/16 vs San Diego – Another tough game, but again, at home, and they have already lost on the road to the Dolphins and Broncos.

That’s just a small look ahead at will be coming up for the Steelers, and if they play like they have in their first five games, they could be 8-2 or 7-3 as they get set for their final six games of the season. It’s going to be a fun ride, but it doesn’t look as bad as it did a few weeks ago.