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The 1981 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 49th in the National Football League.After enduring an injury plagued 9–7 season the previous year and missing the playoffs for the first time since 1971, the Steelers had hoped that the 1980 season was just a small hiatus from contending for championships.
As of the 2022 season, the Steelers franchise is tied for third with the Giants all-time in playoff appearances, with 33. The Steelers have the most playoff appearances among active AFC franchises, as well as the most since the official start of the NFL-AFL merger in 1970.
Largest point differential in a season: 211 Steelers (1975 season), 204 Steelers (1979 season), 168 Steelers (1972 season), 161 Steelers (1978 season), 154 Steelers (1979 season) Largest point deficit overcome in a game : 21 ( Baltimore Ravens Oct. 5 1997), 21 ( Buffalo Bills Dec. 15, 1985), 21 ( Chicago Cardinals Oct. 11, 1953), 18 ...
The 2022 season was the Pittsburgh Steelers' 90th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 16th under head coach Mike Tomlin. This was their first season since 2003 without long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the roster, as he announced his retirement on January 27, 2022. [ 1 ]
Prior to the 2022 season, the team drafted Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett with their first round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. [78] Pickett started 12 games as the Steelers went 9–8 and missed the postseason in the 2022 season. [79] In the 2023 season, the team finished 10–7 and third in the AFC North. [80]
Played 2 games for the Buffalo Bills during the 1987 NFL season: 1987 Steve Apke: LB Pittsburgh Steelers: Played 3 games for the Steelers during the 1987 NFL season: 1990 Tony Siragusa: DT Indianapolis Colts: Played 169 games for the Colts and Baltimore Ravens between the 1990 and 2001 NFL seasons: 1992 Don Silvestri: K Seattle Seahawks
The Steelers completed the 2004 regular season with the best record in the NFL at 15–1, which is also their best 16-game season. After 2003's failed attempt to focus on the passing game, the 2004 team returned to the typical Steelers formula, a run-heavy offense (61/39 run-pass ratio) and a strong defense.
The Steelers' first selection in the inaugural NFL draft was William Shakespeare, a halfback from Notre Dame. [5] The Steelers have selected first overall three times, drafting Bill Dudley in 1942, Gary Glick in 1956 and Terry Bradshaw in 1970. The team has selected second overall once, and third overall four times. [5]