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? The Pittsburgh Steelers have not won a playoff game in seven years. It’s the longest draught since pre-1972 for the franchise. A whopping 23 teams have won a playoff game more recently than the Steelers.
A surprising amount of teams pic.twitter.com/2u173qrJc2
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 16, 2024
? The Steelers have allowed 202 points in their last five playoff games (all losses), the most in any five-game span in NFL history, according to Scott Kacsmar. Furthermore, the Tomlin-era Steelers have allowed 31+ points and no takeaways in five playoff games, the second-most since 1970 among all NFL teams.
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? The Steelers have allowed 30+ points in five consecutive playoff games, which is the longest streak in NFL history.
Not a list you wanna be on top of pic.twitter.com/gRY6KonpqW
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 16, 2024
? The Steelers are tied with the Washington Commanders (5) for the second-longest active playoff losing streak, behind only the Miami Dolphins’ six straight losses (2000-2023).
Not used to seeing the Steelers on a list like this pic.twitter.com/l8KTK9KaXL
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 16, 2024
? Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver generated a season-high 10 pressures on 28 pass rushes in Monday’s wild-card win over the Steelers, according to Next Gen Stats. It’s the most pressures by a DT in a playoff game over the last six seasons. Oliver had six of his 10 pressures come against center Mason Cole across 13 matchups (4 quick pressures).
Cole had a 28.7 Pro Football Focus grade against the Buffalo. He allowed a team-high six pressures. All year, he had just three games with a grade north of 70. Cole was the worst pass-blocking center in the NFL, minimum 1,000 snaps.
? NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger broke down Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s 52-yard run to paydirt against the Steelers.
.@BuffaloBills @JoshAllenQB 52 yards to paydirt. Screen Shot the double bicep pose. #BillsMafia #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/NVe9Fw7eJ0
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) January 16, 2024
? Ironically, similar to Mike Tomlin, Chuck Noll walked out of a press conference after being asked about his future in 1988.
Wow, what a relevant find after what’s happened with Mike Tomlin. #Steelers: https://t.co/VzwyAluLew
— Christopher Carter (@CarterCritiques) January 17, 2024
NEWS FROM AROUND THE SPORTS NOW NETWORK
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins waived forward Radim Zohorna.
Pittsburgh Baseball Now: The Blue Jays are the apparent front runner for a Pirates pitching target.
Pittsburgh Sports Now: Keith Dambrot went OFF about the referees after Duquesne’s loss.
West Virginia Sports Now: West Virginia center Zach Frazier has been linked to the Steelers in the NFL Draft.
Nittany Sports Now: Penn State basketball shocked No. 11 Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Soccer Now: Pittsburgh Riverhounds goalkeeper Jahmali Waite is the latest to move on.
