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AFC North · Team dossier

Pittsburgh Steelers

4-2 in the 2026 regular season so far · points 137–128

Timeframe

Showing the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history). Regular season and playoffs are separate unless a window says otherwise.

Strongest receipts

5 distinct receipts

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  1. #1Pittsburgh SteelersAFC NorthStrong sample

    Steelers lost at least 4 straight games

    at least 4consecutive lossesThe longest of 15 teams

    The Pittsburgh Steelers lost at least 4 consecutive games (Jan 16, 2022 to Jan 12, 2026), the longest of 15 teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history)
    Games
    4
    Denominator
    4 games
    Cohort
    15 teams
    • This run reaches the start of covered history, so it is reported as 'at least'. Earlier games are not in the dataset.
    Verified Petty
  2. #2Pittsburgh SteelersAFC NorthStrong sample

    Steelers went 0-4 in the playoffs

    0-4 (.000)win %Tied 1st-worst of 19 playoff teams

    The Pittsburgh Steelers went 0-4 in postseason games, tied 1st-worst of 19 playoff teams, in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history)
    Games
    4
    Denominator
    4 playoff games
    Cohort
    19 playoff teams
    • Covers only the seasons in this dataset, not franchise history.
    Verified Petty
  3. #3Pittsburgh SteelersAFC NorthStrong sample

    Steelers allowed 32.8 points per game

    32.8points per gameThe most of 15 teams

    The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed 32.8 points per game, the most of 15 teams, across 4 games in the 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history).

    Window
    The 2021–2026 playoffss (covered history)
    Games
    4
    Denominator
    4 games
    Cohort
    15 teams
    • Points allowed include scores set up by offensive turnovers and special teams, not only the defense.
    Verified Petty

Best material caveat: This run reaches the start of covered history, so it is reported as 'at least'. Earlier games are not in the dataset.

Further supported results

The rest of the numbers

Valid in this window but not a weakness by our rules (outside the worst quarter of a qualified cohort), or not yet ranked.

MetricValueComparisonGamesEvidence
Blown double-digit leads0Tied 6th-most of 15 teams4Strong sample
Late fourth-quarter losses0Tied 6th-most of 15 teams4Strong sample
Giveaways5Tied 11th-most of 15 teams4Strong sample
Giveaway rate2.17%7th-highest of 16 teams4Strong sample
Turnover margin0Tied 7th-worst of 15 teams4Strong sample
Sack rate allowed7.0%7th-highest of 19 teams4Strong sample
Win percentage0-4 (.000)The worst of 15 teams4Strong sample
Playoff eliminations4—4Strong sample
Penalty yards per game40.09th-most of 15 teams4Strong sample

Misery Timeline

Dated evidence

  1. Jan 12, 2026 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Houston Texans
    2025 season · lost by 24
  2. Jan 12, 2026 · Losing run
    At least 4 straight losses (ongoing)
    Jan 16, 2022 to Jan 12, 2026. Reaches the start of covered history.
  3. Jan 12, 2026 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 24 to Houston Texans
    6-30 · Wild Card
  4. Jan 11, 2025 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Baltimore Ravens
    2024 season · lost by 14
  5. Jan 15, 2024 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Buffalo Bills
    2023 season · lost by 14
  6. Jan 16, 2022 · Playoff exit
    Eliminated in the Wild Card by Kansas City Chiefs
    2021 season · lost by 21
  7. Jan 16, 2022 · Blowout loss
    Lost by 21 to Kansas City Chiefs
    21-42 · Wild Card

Events are limited to 2021–2026 coverage.