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GAME INFORMATION

Monday, December 218:15 p.m. ET

Paul Brown StadiumCincinnati, OH (65,535)

ESPNLocally WTAE-TV

Steve Levy (play-by-play)Brian Griese (analysis)Louis Riddick (analysis)Lisa Salters (field reporter)

Steelers Radio Network (48 affiliates)102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh)970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)

Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play)Tunch Ilkin (analysis)Craig Wolfley (analysis)Missi Matthews (field reporter)

PITTSBURGH STEELERS GAME RELEASE WEEK 15 CINCINNATI BENGALS

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

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PITTSBURGH STEELERS COMMUNICATIONS

Burt Lauten - Director of CommunicationsMichael Bertsch - Communications ManagerAngela Tegnelia - Communications CoordinatorAlissa Cavaretta - Communications Assistant/Social MediaThomas Chapman - Communications Intern

THE SERIES

All-Time Steelers lead, 67-35 Last: Steelers Win, 36-10 (Nov. 15, 2020)

Home Steelers lead, 35-16 Last: Steelers Win, 36-10 (Nov. 15, 2020)

Away Steelers lead, 32-19 Last: Steelers Win, 16-10 (Nov. 24, 2019)

THE COACHES

Head Coach At Franchise Overall vs. Opponent

Steelers Mike Tomlin 144-76-1 (14) 144-76-1 (14) 23-5

Bengals Zac Taylor 4-24-1 (2) 4-24-1 (2) 0-3

2020 REGULAR SCHEDULE (11-2)

Day Date Opponent Location TV Time/Result

Mon. Sept. 14 New York Giants MetLife Stadium W, 26-16

Sun. Sept. 20 Denver Heinz Field W, 26-21

Sun. Sept. 27 Houston Heinz Field W, 28-21

Sun. Oct. 4 BYE WEEK*

Sun. Oct. 11 Philadelphia Heinz Field W, 39-28

Sun. Oct. 18 Cleveland Heinz Field W, 38-7

Sun. Oct. 25 Tennessee* Nissan Stadium W, 27-24

Sun. Nov. 1 Baltimore* M&T Bank Stadium W, 28-24

Sun. Nov. 8 Dallas AT&T Stadium W, 24-19

Sun. Nov. 15 Cincinnati Heinz Field W, 36-10

Sun. Nov. 22 Jacksonville EverBank Field W, 27-3

Wed. Dec. 2 Baltimore# Heinz Field W, 19-14

Mon. Dec. 7 Washington^ Heinz Field L, 17-23

Sun. Dec. 13 Buffalo New Era Field L, 15-26

Mon. Dec. 21 Cincinnati Paul Brown Stadium 8:15 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 27 Indianapolis^ Heinz Field 1 p.m.

Sun. Jan. 3 Cleveland^ FirstEnergy Stadium 1 p.m.

*The Steelers game at Tennessee originally scheduled for Week 4, was rescheduled for Week 7. Pittsburgh’s game at Baltimore moved from Week 7 to Week 8. The Steelers bye week was moved from Week 8 to Week 4.# The Steelers game vs. Baltimore, originally scheduled for Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), was postponed three times and ultimately moved to Dec. 2 (Wednesday).

^ Times may change due to flexible scheduling

NOTE: All times are Eastern | Home games in Bold

2020 POSTSEASON SCHEDULE

Day Date Game

Sat./Sun. Jan. 9/10 Wild Card Weekend

Sat./Sun. Jan. 16/17 Divisional Playoff Games

Sun. Jan. 24 Conference Championships

Sun. Feb. 7 Super Bowl LV (Tampa, Fla.)

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WHAT'S INSIDE

2 Covering The Steelers

3-4 NFL Standings

5 Countdown To Kickoff

6-8 Monday Night Football

8-16 Team Notes

11 Steelers Record When

19-20 Mike Tomlin Notes

21-22 Offensive Team Notes

23 Ben By The Numbers

24 Ben In The Record Book

22-29 Ben Roethlisberger Notes

30-34 Offensive Player Notes

35-44 Defensive Team Notes

45-51 Defensive Player Notes

51-53 Special Teams Player Notes

54-55 Last Time Out

56-62 Steelers-Bengals Series History

63 NFL Rankings History

64 Steeler In Domes

65-66 Rushing Combinations

67-68 Receiving Combinations

69 Starting QB Records

70-74 All-Time Individual Leaders

WHAT'S INSIDE

75-80 Roster Information

81 How The Steelers Were Built

82 Depth Chart

83-84 Transactions

85-103 Updated Player Bios

104-107 Updated Supplemental Bios

108 2020 Results

108-110 2020 Individual Statistics

111 2020 Game-by-Game Starters

112-113 2020 Participation

114 2020 Individual Game Highs

115-118 2020 Drive Breakdown

119 2020 3rd/4th Down Conversions

120-125 2020 Miscellaneous Stats

126-127 2020 Game-By-Game Statistics

128 2020 Big Games

129 2020 Opening Drives

130-142 2020 Individual Stats Breakdown

143-144 2020 Turnover Chart

145 2020 NFL Stat Rankings

146-158 2020 Game Recaps

159-161 The Last Time

@SteelersPRDeptThe Steelers Communications Department has created a Twitter account – @SteelersPRDept – for media to follow for news and information relating to the team. The department’s Twitter account is the primary platform for how the team disseminates news and information including press releases, media advisories, practice and media availability times and more.



COVERING THE STEELERS

WEEKLY ZOOM PRESS CONFERENCES• The Steelers will make head coach Mike Tomlin, defensive coordinator Keith

Butler, offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and players available via Zoom video conference calls.

• Outlets will use the Raise Hand feature in Zoom. Steelers PR will call on you when it is your turn to ask a question.

Tuesday, December 15• Head Coach Mike Tomlin will be available via Zoom (Weekday 1) at Noon.

Wednesday, December 16• QB Ben Roethlisberger will be available via Zoom (Weekday 1) at 11:45 a.m.• Practice: 12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.• DT Cameron Heyward and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster will be available via Zoom

(Weekday 1) following practice at 2:15 p.m.• Additional media availability TBD

Thursday, December 17• Randy Fichtner will be available via Zoom (Weekday 1) at approximately 10:30 a.m.• Keith Butler will be available via Zoom (Weekday 1) at approximately 10:45 a.m.• Practice: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.• Additional media availability TBD

Friday, December 18• Media availability TBD

Saturday, December 19• Media availability TBD

*Schedule subject to change*Zoom calls may occur up to 10 minutes before or after its scheduled time. Please plan accordingly.

OFFICIAL STEELERS WEBSITEMedia and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the official Steelers website. The site, www.steelers.com, features breaking news statistics, player biographies and much more.

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NFLCOMMUNICATIONS.COMJournalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available.

STEELERS NATION HD RADIOSteelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iheart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2. A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio.

PENNSYLVANIAAltoona-WVAM (1430)Altoona-WRKY (104.9)Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)Bedford-WBVE (107.5)Butler-WISR (680)Chambersburg-WCHA (800)Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)Clarion-WCCR (92.7)Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)DuBois-WIFT (102.1)DuBois-WKFT (101.3)Erie-WRKT (104.9)Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)Latrobe-WCNS (1480)Milton-WVLY (100.9)Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)Somerset-WNTI (990)Starview-WONN (92.7)State College-WQWK (1450)Uniontown-WMBS (590)Washington-WJPA (1450)Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)

OHIOFremont-WOHF (92.1)Marietta-WJAW (630)Youngstown-WNIO (1390)

MARYLANDCumberland-WRQE (106.1)Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)

VIRGINIAVienna-WDMX (100.1)

WEST VIRGINIAFairmont-WRLF (94.3)Fairmont-WMMN (920)New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)

For the 22nd consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 48-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, New York and South Carolina. All Steelers games will be broad-cast in both English and Spanish on Steelers.com. For the 27th straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the “Voice of the Steelers” and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. Joining Hillgrove for his 23rd season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 19th season is former Steelers offensive lineman Craig Wolfley, who provides sideline analysis. In her second year, Missi Matthews will be in the operational zone throughout the regular season. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on www.steelers.com/espanol. Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include:

FLAGSHIP STATIONSWDVE-FM (102.5)WBGG-AM (970)

AFFILIATES

STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE



GAME NOTES

2020 NFL REGULAR-SEASON STANDINGS

AFC East Overall Record

Head to Head

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CommonGames Record

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Strength of Schedule (Wins)

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Common Game Net Pts

Overall Net Pts

Net TDs

Buffalo 10-3-0 4-0-0 0-0-0 7-2-0 .454 (59) .515 (87) 12 24 0 38 4Miami 8-5-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .274 (28) .417 (70) 11 17 0 85 3New England 6-7-0 2-1-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .436 (34) .521 (88) 16 33 0 -2 0NY Jets 0-13-0 0-5-0 0-0-0 0-10-0 .000 (0) .592 (100) 32 63 0 -210 -26AFC North Overall

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x-Pittsburgh 11-2-0 4-0-0 0-0-0 8-1-0 .420 (59) .450 (75) 8 13 0 112 15Cleveland 9-4-0 2-3-0 0-0-0 6-4-0 .363 (41) .453 (75) 21 40 0 -20 -3Baltimore 8-5-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 5-5-0 .462 (47) .574 (96) 7 13 0 90 8Cincinnati 2-10-1 0-4-0 0-0-0 2-7-0 .377 (10) .518 (83) 24 52 0 -94 -10AFC South Overall

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Tennessee 9-4-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 7-4-0 .427 (50) .482 (81) 10 25 0 54 7Indianapolis 9-4-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .423 (49) .453 (76) 9 17 0 72 6Houston 4-9-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 3-6-0 .250 (13) .550 (93) 22 48 0 -64 -9Jacksonville 1-12-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 1-9-0 .692 (9) .536 (90) 27 56 0 -122 -13AFC West Overall

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yx-Kansas City 12-1-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 10-1-0 .442 (69) .450 (76) 6 10 0 122 15Las Vegas 7-6-0 3-1-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .484 (44) .550 (93) 21 41 0 -41 -7Denver 5-8-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 4-5-0 .338 (22) .562 (95) 24 52 0 -90 -8LA Chargers 4-9-0 0-3-0 0-0-0 3-6-0 .144 (7) .459 (77) 22 48 0 -65 -7 Overall

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Washington 6-7-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 4-5-0 .397 (30) .467 (78) 16 30 0 12 2NY Giants 5-8-0 3-2-0 0-0-0 4-7-0 .431 (27) .488 (81) 20 40 0 -53 -8Philadelphia 4-8-1 2-2-0 0-0-0 4-5-0 .432 (24) .553 (91) 27 45 0 -51 -4Dallas 4-9-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 3-6-0 .337 (17) .515 (86) 28 53 0 -102 -16NFC North Overall

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yx-Green Bay 10-3-0 4-1-0 0-0-0 8-2-0 .388 (50) .435 (73) 11 18 0 87 14Minnesota 6-7-0 3-1-0 0-0-0 4-5-0 .385 (30) .491 (83) 20 38 0 -22 4Chicago 6-7-0 -1 1-3-0 0-0-0 5-5-0 .385 (30) .521 (88) 18 34 0 -9 0Detroit 5-8-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 4-6-0 .369 (24) .491 (83) 24 47 0 -79 -14NFC South Overall

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x-New Orleans 10-3-0 5-0-0 0-0-0 8-2-0 .408 (53) .441 (74) 6 11 0 103 15Tampa Bay 8-5-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .433 (45) .544 (92) 9 17 0 76 8Atlanta 4-9-0 1-3-0 0-0-0 2-8-0 .423 (22) .497 (84) 16 32 0 6 -5Carolina 4-9-0 1-4-0 0-0-0 3-6-0 .385 (20) .509 (86) 23 39 0 -25 -5NFC West Overall

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LA Rams 9-4-0 1 2-2-0 0-0-0 8-2-0 .474 (55) .494 (83) 9 20 0 79 12Seattle 9-4-0 -1 2-2-0 0-0-0 6-3-0 .380 (44) .447 (75) 13 21 0 69 10Arizona 7-6-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 5-4-0 .429 (39) .473 (80) 12 23 0 55 9San Francisco 5-8-0 2-2-0 0-0-0 3-6-0 .446 (29) .553 (93) 19 34 0 -11 3 x - clinched playoff berth y - clinched division titlez - clinched first-round bye * - clinched home-field advantage



2020 NFL REGULAR-SEASON STANDINGS

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1 yx-Kansas City West 12-1-0 1 10-1-0 0-0-0 .442 (69) .450 (76) 6 10 117 122 152 x-Pittsburgh North 11-2-0 1 8-1-0 0-0-0 .420 (59).420 (59) .450 (75) 8 13 94 112 153 Buffalo East 10-3-0 1 7-2-0 0-0-0 .454 (59) .515 (87) 12 24 17 38 44 Tennessee South 9-4-0 1 7-4-0 0-0-0 .427 (50) .482 (81) 10 25 46 54 75 Cleveland North 9-4-0 1 2 6-4-0 0-0-0 .363 (41) .453 (75) 21 40 -50 -20 -36 Indianapolis South 9-4-0 2 5-4-0 0-0-0 .423 (49) .453 (76) 9 17 24 72 67 Miami East 8-5-0 2 5-4-0 0-0-0 .274 (28) .417 (70) 11 17 53 85 38 Baltimore North 8-5-0 3 5-5-0 0-0-0 .462 (47) .574 (96) 7 13 57 90 89 Las Vegas West 7-6-0 2 5-4-0 0-0-0 .484 (44) .550 (93) 21 41 7 -41 -710 New England East 6-7-0 3 5-4-0 0-0-0 .436 (34) .521 (88) 16 33 48 -2 011 Denver West 5-8-0 3 4-5-0 0-0-0 .338 (22) .562 (95) 24 52 -42 -90 -812 Houston South 4-9-0 3 3-6-0 3-1-0 .250 (13) .550 (93) 22 48 -28 -64 -913 LA Chargers West 4-9-0 4 3-6-0 1-2-1 .144 (7) .459 (77) 22 48 -53 -65 -714 Cincinnati North 2-10-1 4 2-7-0 0-0-0 .377 (10) .518 (83) 24 52 -58 -94 -1015 Jacksonville South 1-12-0 4 1-9-0 0-0-0 .692 (9) .536 (90) 27 56 -97 -122 -1316 NY Jets East 0-13-0 4 0-10-0 0-0-0 .000 (0) .592 (100) 32 63 -135 -210 -26 NFC Team Div Overall

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1 yx-Green Bay North 10-3-0 1 1 8-2-0 0-0-0 .388 (50) .435 (73) 11 18 71 87 142 x-New Orleans South 10-3-0 -1 1 8-2-0 0-0-0 .408 (53) .441 (74) 6 11 82 103 153 LA Rams West 9-4-0 1 8-2-0 0-0-0 .474 (55) .494 (83) 9 20 72 79 124 Washington East 6-7-0 1 4-5-0 0-0-0 .397 (30) .467 (78) 16 30 23 12 25 Seattle West 9-4-0 2 6-3-0 0-0-0 .380 (44) .447 (75) 13 21 29 69 106 Tampa Bay South 8-5-0 2 5-4-0 0-0-0 .433 (45) .544 (92) 9 17 29 76 87 Arizona West 7-6-0 3 5-4-0 0-0-0 .429 (39) .473 (80) 12 23 39 55 98 Minnesota North 6-7-0 2 4-5-0 0-0-0 .385 (30) .491 (83) 20 38 -15 -22 49 Chicago North 6-7-0 3 5-5-0 0-0-0 .385 (30) .521 (88) 18 34 -23 -9 010 Detroit North 5-8-0 4 4-6-0 0-0-0 .369 (24) .491 (83) 24 47 -61 -79 -1411 San Francisco West 5-8-0 4 3-6-0 0-0-0 .446 (29) .553 (93) 19 34 -20 -11 312 NY Giants East 5-8-0 2 4-7-0 0-0-0 .431 (27) .488 (81) 20 40 -45 -53 -813 Philadelphia East 4-8-1 3 4-5-0 0-0-0 .432 (24) .553 (91) 27 45 -35 -51 -414 Dallas East 4-9-0 4 3-6-0 0-0-0 .337 (17) .515 (86) 28 53 -92 -102 -1615 Atlanta South 4-9-0 3 2-8-0 0-0-0 .423 (22) .497 (84) 16 32 -35 6 -516 Carolina South 4-9-0 4 3-6-0 0-0-0 .385 (20) .509 (86) 23 39 -19 -25 -5x - clinched playoff berth y - clinched division titlez - clinched first-round bye * - clinched home-field advantage

GAME NOTES



GAME NOTES

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

650WR Chase Claypool (664), WR Diontae Johnson (694) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (655) have all registered at least 650 yards receiving in 2020. The Steelers trio is the only set of three teammates with at least 650 yards receiving this season.

326Since 2014, the Steelers have recorded 326 sacks, which is the most sacks among all NFL teams. Pittsburgh has 33 more sacks than the next best team.

278Pittsburgh did not allow a sack in 278 consecutive pass attempts (streak ended at Buffalo in Week 14). It was the second longest streak since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. Miami (775 pass attempts, 1988-89) is the only franchise to own a longer streak.

265WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was the third player in NFL history to register 250 career receptions before his 24th birthday. His 265 catches ranked second in League history among players 23 or younger.

178Since 2014, the Steelers’ offensive line unit has yielded 178 sacks, which is the fewest sacks allowed among all NFL teams.

148Since entering the NFL in 2010, CB Joe Haden has recorded 148 passes defensed, which is the most of any NFL player since 2010. He also ranks third overall among active NFL players.

126Mike Tomlin and QB Ben Roethlisberger have teamed up for 126 regular-season wins, which are the third-most by a head coach-quarterback pairing in NFL history.

93OL Alejandro Villanueva extended his regular-season games played streak to 93 which is tied for the second-longest active streak among active NFL offensive tackles.

86Pittsburgh leads the NFL with 86 tackles for loss, which is the most by the franchise andtied for the third most through 13 games in the NFL since 2008.

84WR Chase Claypool hauled in an 84-yard TD in Week 2 vs. Denver. The 84-yard TD reception was tied for the fourth-longest by a rookie in franchise history. The 84-yard TD reception marked the longest scrimmage TD by a Canadian-born player in NFL history.

70

Pittsburgh has registered at least 1.0 sack in an NFL record 70 consecutive regular-sea-son games. Tampa Bay (1999-2003) held the previous League record with at least 1.0 sack in 69 consecutive regular-season games. Head coach Mike Tomlin was on the Buccaneers staff during the final three seasons of the streak.

68 Mike Tomlin ranks 12th in NFL history with a career record of 68 games over .500.

63Pittsburgh leads the NFL with 63 takeaways since 2019. The Steelers have forced at least one turnover in 25 of their last 29 games, including 11 games in 2020.

57.0DT Cameron Heyward’s 57.0 career sacks are the second-most by a Steelers’ defen-sive lineman, fifth-most among active NFL defensive tackles and tied for seventh by any Steelers player since 1982.

46.5Since entering the NFL in 2017, LB T.J. Watt has recorded 46.5 sacks, which ranks fourth overall and tops among all NFL linebackers over that span. His 46.5 sacks are the most by a Steeler over his first four seasons with the franchise.

45Pittsburgh has not yielded a sack when attempting more than 45 passes in 12 differentgames since 1982, and six have come in 2020, including five of the last six games.

32.0 LB T.J. Watt has recorded 32.0 sacks in 31 career games at Heinz Field.

30CB Mike Hilton ranks second and tied for third, respectively, in sacks (3.0) and tackles for loss (eight) among defensive backs in 2020 despite missing four games due to injury. His 30 TFL rank second in the NFL among DBs since 2017 (when he entered the League).

29CB Joe Haden picked off his second pass of the season in Week 12 vs. Baltimore (re-turned it 14 yards for a TD). His 29 career interceptions rank fifth since he entered the NFL in 2010.

25-4-1

QB Ben Roethlisberger is from Findlay, Ohio, and played collegiately at Miami (Ohio), so it is no wonder he feels at home while playing at Cincinnati or Cleveland. Including the postseason, Roethlisberger is a combined 25-4-1 in games played in Ohio (Paul Brown Stadium, 14-2; FirstEnergy Stadium, 11-2-1).

27

The Steelers either lead or share the NFL lead in 27 different defensive categories, including TFL (86), TFL/game (6.6), QB hit percentage on pass plays (22.8%), QB pressures (174), QB pressures/game (13.4), sacks/game (3.46), sacks (45.0), yards lost by sack (311.0), QB hits (119), QB hits/game (9.2), defensive completion percentage (56.0%), fewest first downs allowed/game (17.4), interceptions/game (1.31), takeaways (25), interceptions (17), scoring defense (18.2), fourth down defense (29.4), opposing QB rating (74.2), stuff percentage (12.1), QB hurries (74), QB hurries/game (5.7), fewest completions allowed (253), defensive knockdowns (54), defensive knockdowns/game (4.2), rush TDs allowed/game (0.5), rush TDs allowed (7) and rush TD percentage (2.2%).

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF

23-310WR JuJu Smith-Schuster became the fourth-youngest player in NFL history to reach 3,000 career receiving yards and 20 career receiving TDs. At 23 years, 310 days at the time of the game, Smith-Schuster passed Odell Beckham Jr. (23 years, 325 days).

22-297At 22 years and 297 days old at the time of the game, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster surpassed Randy Moss (22 years, 310 days) as the youngest player to reach 2,500 career receiving yards in NFL history.

17TH

Among quarterbacks playing in their 17th season in the NFL, QB Ben Roethlisberger ranks first in League history in pass TDs (29), third in completions (345), third in attempts (521), tied for third in victories (11), fifth in completion percentage (66.2%), fifth in pass yards (3,292) and fifth in passer rating (94.9).

16LB T.J. Watt has recorded 16 forced fumbles in his career. The 16 forced fumbles are the most in the NFL since the start of the 2017 season.

16LB T.J. Watt’s 16 combined interceptions (three), forced fumbles (nine) and fumble recoveries (four) rank tied for second in the NFL since 2019.

13S Minkah Fitzpatrick’s 13 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) rank second in the NFL since 2019.

12With a victory Monday night at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh can register its 11th 12-win season in franchise history, which ranks tied for the fourth most in the NFL over the last 50 years.

10

Pittsburgh overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to win, 27-24, in Week 8 at Baltimore (17-7). The Steelers were the first opponent to overcome a halftime deficit of 10 or more points at Baltimore since Oct. 5, 1997. The Ravens are now 59-3 (.952) in franchsie history at home when leading at halftime by 10 or more points.

10WR Chase Claypool’s 10 TDs are the most by a wide receiver in his first 10 career games in the Super Bowl era.

9RB James Conner registered his ninth career 100-yard rushing game vs. Cleveland in Week 6, which is the seventh-most in franchise history.

8.0

Pittsburgh already has three players with at least 8.0 sacks in 2020 (LB T.J. Watt with 12.0, LB Bud Dupree with 8.0 and DE Stephon Tuitt with 8.0). The Steelers are the only team in the NFL with two players, let alone three, that have already recorded at least 8.0 sacks.

8WR Chase Claypool’s eight TD receptions are tied with four other players for the second most by a rookie in his first 10 career games since 1970.

4TH

WR Chase Claypool became the fourth rookie since 1970 with at least two receiving TDs and one rushing TD in a single game in the Steelers’ 38-29 win over Philadelphia in Week 5. He joined Lynn Cain (Oct. 14, 1979), Joey Galloway (Nov. 12, 1995) and Kareem Hunt (Sept. 7, 2017).

3RD

WR Chase Claypool registered seven receptions for 110 yards and three TDs, and added a rushing TD, in the Steelers’ 38-29 win over Philadelphia in Week 5. He is the third rookie wide receiver to record four TDs in a single game in NFL history, joining Jerry Butler (Sept. 23, 1979) and Harlon Hill (Oct. 31, 1954).

3.0Pittsburgh already has six players with at least 3.0 sacks in 2020 (LB T.J. Watt with 12.0, LB Bud Dupree with 8.0, DE Stephon Tuitt with 8.0, LB Vince Williams with 3.0, CB Mike Hilton with 3.0 and DT Cameron Heyward with 3.0).

2

LB T.J. Watt has 12.0 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and 39 quarterback hits through his first 13 games this season. He’s the second player since at least 2006 to record at least 12.0 sacks, 19 tackles for loss and 39 quarterback hits in the first 13 games of a season. J.J. Watt had 14.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss and 41 quarterback hits in 2014 as well as 13.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss and 43 quarterback hits in 2015 -- en route to NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

1.0

LB T.J. Watt needs at least 1.0 more sack this season to join Pro Football Hall of Famers Reggie White (four seasons) and Derrick Thomas (three) as the only players to record at least 13.0 sacks in three of their first four seasons since 1982, when the individual sack became an official NFL statistic. Watt recorded 13.0 sacks in 2018 and 14.5 sacks in 2019.

1S Minkah Fitzpatrick is the only player in the NFL this season with at least four interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

1LB T.J. Watt leads the NFL in tackles for loss (19) and quarterback hits (39), and also ranks second in sacks (12.0).

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Pittsburgh did not allow a sack in five straight games (Week 9-13). The Steelers’ five-game streak without surrendering a sack was the franchise’s longest streak since 1982 when sacks became an official category. Pittsburgh’s five-game streak without allowing a sack was tied for the third longest in the NFL since 1982.



MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RESULTS (49-24)

Home: 27-5 • Away: 22-19 • Cincinnati: 8-3

Date Opponent Site Week Game # Result

2020-09-24 New York Giants A 1 1 W, 26-16

2019-10-28 Miami Dolphins H 8 7 W, 27-14

2019-09-30 Cincinnati Bengals H 4 4 W, 27-3

2018-09-24 Tampa Bay Buccaneers A 3 3 W, 30-27

2017-12-04 Cincinnati Bengals A 13 12 W, 23-20

2016-09-12 Washington Redskins A 1 1 W, 38-16

2015-10-12 San Diego Chargers A 5 5 W, 24-20

2014-11-17 Tennessee Titans A 11 11 W, 27-24

2014-10-20 Houston Texans H 7 7 W, 30-23

2013-09-16 Cincinnati Bengals A 2 2 L, 20-10

2012-11-12 Kansas City Chiefs H 10 9 W, 16-13 (OT)

2011-12-19 San Francisco 49ers A 15 14 L, 20-3


2009-11-09 Denver Broncos A 9 8 W, 28-10

2008-11-03 Washington Redskins A 9 8 W, 23-6

2008-09-29 Baltimore Ravens H 4 4 W, 23-20 (OT)

2007-11-26 Miami Dolphins H 12 11 W, 3-0

2007-11-05 Baltimore Ravens H 9 8 W, 38-7

2006-09-18 Jacksonville Jaguars A 2 2 L, 9-0

2005-11-28 Indianapolis Colts A 12 11 L, 26-7

2005-10-31 Baltimore Ravens H 8 7 W, 20-19

2005-10-10 San Diego Chargers A 5 4 W, 24-22

2003-11-17 San Francisco 49ers A 11 10 L, 30-14

2002-12-23 Tampa Bay Buccaneers A 16 15 W, 17-7

2002-10-21 Indianapolis Colts H 7 6 W, 28-10

2002-09-09 New England Patriots A 1 1 L, 30-14

2001-10-29 Tennessee Titans H 7 6 W, 34-7

1999-10-25 Atlanta Falcons H 7 7 W, 13-9


1998-11-09 Green Bay Packers H 10 9 W, 27-20

1998-10-26 Kansas City Chiefs A 8 7 W, 20-13

1997-11-03 Kansas City Chiefs A 10 9 L, 13-10


1996-11-25 Miami Dolphins A 13 12 W, 24-17

1996-10-07 Kansas City Chiefs A 6 5 W, 17-7

1996-09-16 Buffalo Bills H 3 3 W, 24-6

1995-11-13 Cleveland Browns H 11 10 W, 20-3

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RESULTS (49-24)

Home: 27-5 • Away: 22-19 • Cincinnati: 8-3

Date Opponent Site Week Game # Result

1995-09-18 Miami Dolphins A 3 3 L, 23-10

1994-11-14 Buffalo Bills H 11 10 W, 23-10

1994-10-03 Houston Oilers H 5 5 W, 30-14

1993-12-13 Miami Dolphins A 15 13 W, 21-20

1993-11-15 Buffalo Bills H 11 9 W, 23-0

1993-09-27 Atlanta Falcons A 4 4 W, 45-17


1991-10-14 New York Giants H 7 6 L, 23-20

1990-10-29 Los Angeles Rams H 8 8 W, 41-10

1986-10-13 Cincinnati Bengals A 6 6 L, 24-22

1986-09-15 Denver Broncos H 2 2 L, 21-10

1985-09-30 Cincinnati Bengals H 4 4 L, 37-24

1985-09-16 Cleveland Browns A 2 2 L, 17-7

1984-11-19 New Orleans Saints A 12 12 L, 27-24



1982-09-13 Dallas Cowboys A 1 1 W, 36-28

1981-12-07 Oakland Raiders A 14 14 L, 30-27

1981-10-26 Houston Oilers H 8 8 W, 26-13

1980-12-22 San Diego Chargers A 16 16 L, 26-17

1980-10-20 Oakland Raiders H 7 7 L, 45-34

1979-12-10 Houston Oilers A 15 15 L, 20-17

1979-10-22 Denver Broncos H 8 8 W, 42-7

1979-09-03 New England Patriots A 1 1 W, 16-13 (OT)

1978-11-27 San Francisco 49ers A 13 13 W, 24-7

1978-10-23 Houston Oilers H 8 8 L, 24-17


1977-09-19 San Francisco 49ers H 1 1 W, 27-0

1976-10-04 Minnesota Vikings A 4 4 L, 17-6

1975-11-24 Houston Oilers A 10 10 W, 32-9

1974-11-25 New Orleans Saints A 11 11 W, 28-7

1974-10-28 Atlanta Falcons H 7 7 W, 24-17

1973-12-03 Miami Dolphins A 12 12 L, 30-26

1973-11-05 Washington Redskins H 8 8 W, 21-16

1971-10-18 Kansas City Chiefs A 5 5 L, 38-16


MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL



MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SUPERLATIVES

Passing Yards

374 Mark Malone 9/30/1985 vs. Cincinnati Bengals L, 37-24

353 Ben Roethlisberger 9/24/2018 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W, 30-27

338 Mike Tomczak 10/7/1996 at Kansas City Chiefs W, 17-7

Pass Completions


27 Ben Roethlisberger 9/12/2016 at Washington Redskins W, 38-16


Pass Attempts

48 Mark Malone 9/15/1986 vs. Denver Broncos L, 21-10

45 Mark Malone 9/16/1985 at Cleveland Browns L, 17-7

44 Three times

Most recently - Ben Roethlisberger 12/19/2011 at San Francisco 49ers L, 20-3

Passing Touchdowns

5 Ben Roethlisberger 11/5/2007 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, 38-7

4 Bubby Brister 10/29/1990 vs. Los Angeles Rams W, 41-10

3 Five times

Most recently - Ben Roethlisberger 9/24/2018 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W, 30-27

Rushing Attempts

34 Jerome Bettis 11/9/1998 vs. Green Bay Packers W, 27-20

33 Le’Veon Bell 11/17/2014 at Tennessee Titans W, 27-24

Jerome Bettis 10/26/1998 at Kansas City Chiefs W, 20-13

Rushing Yards


155 Rashard Mendenhall 11/9/2009 at Denver Broncos W, 28-10

149 Franco Harris 11/24/1975 at Houston Oilers W, 32-9

Rushing Touchdowns

3 Barry Foster 9/27/1993 at Atlanta Falcons W, 45-17

2 Nine times

Most recently - DeAngelo Williams 9/12/2016 at Washington Redskins W, 38-16

Receptions

11 John Stallworth 9/30/1985 vs. Cincinnati Bengals L, 37-24

10 Andrew Hastings 9/18/1995 at Miami Dolphins L, 23-10

9 Five times

Most recently - JuJu Smith-Schuster 9/24/2018 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers W, 30-27

Receiving Yards

151 Plaxico Burress 10/29/2001 vs. Tennessee Titans W, 34-7

151 John Stallworth 9/30/1985 vs. Cincinnati Bengals L, 37-24

137 John Stallworth 9/13/1982 at Dallas Cowboys W 36-28

Receiving Touchdowns

2 14 times

Most recently - Antonio Brown 9/12/2016 at Washington Redskins W, 38-16

Scrimmage Yards


182 Le’Veon Bell 12/4/2007 at Cincinnati Bengals W, 23-20

178 Franco Harris 10/28/1974 vs. Atlanta Falcons W, 24-17

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SUPERLATIVES

All-Purpose Yards


209 Louis Lipps 11/19/1984 at New Orleans Saints L, 27-24

201 Rich Erenberg 9/30/1985 vs. Cincinnati Bengals L, 37-24

Total Yards


337 Mike Tomczak 10/7/1996 at Kansas City Chiefs W, 17-7


Tackles

13 James Farrior 11/3/2008 at Washington Redskins W, 23-6

12 Tyrone Carter 11/26/2007 vs. Miami Dolphins W, 3-0

12 Lawrence Timmons 10/20/2014 vs. Houston Texans W, 30-23

Tackles For Loss

4 Kendrell Bell 10/29/2001 vs. Tennessee Titans W, 34-7

3 10 times

Most recently - Devin Bush 9/30/2019 vs. Cincinnati Bengals W, 27-3

Sacks

3.5 James Harrison 11/5/2007 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, 38-7

3 Four times

Most recently - Mike Hilton 12/25/2017 at Houston Texans W, 34-6

Interceptions

2 10 times

Most recently - Minkah Fitzpatrick 10/28/2019 vs. Miami Dolphins W, 27-14

Passes Defended

3 Seven times

Most recently - James Farrior 11/3/2008 at Washington Redskins W, 23-6

Points Scored

45 9/27/1993 at Atlanta Falcons W, 45-17

42 10/22/1979 vs. Denver Broncos W, 42-7

41 10/29/1990 vs. Los Angeles Rams W, 41-10

Fewest Points Allowed

0 Four times

Most recently - 11/26/2007 vs. Miami Dolphins W, 3-0

3 Two times

Most recently - 9/30/2019 vs. Cincinnati Bengals W, 27-3

Largest Margin of Victory

35 10/22/1979 vs. Denver Broncos W, 42-7

31 10/29/1990 vs. Los Angeles Rams W, 41-10

31 11/5/2007 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, 38-7

Combined Points Scored

79 10/20/1980 vs. Oakland Raiders L, 45-34

64 9/13/1982 at Dallas Cowboys W, 36-28

62 9/27/2993 at Atlanta Falcons W, 45-17

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL



GAME NOTES

STEELERS ON MONDAY NIGHT• Since Monday Night Football debuted in 1970, the Steelers have played in 73 contests

and hold a 49-24 (.671) mark under the lights on Monday, including a 22-19 (.537) mark on the road.

• Pittsburgh’s .671 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is second-best in the NFL.

• Pittsburgh and Cincinnati have played 11 times on Monday Night Football. The Steelers have captured eight of the 11 meetings.

BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RECORD

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Seattle Seahawks 27-10 .730

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 49-24 .6713. San Francisco 49ers 49-29 .628

4. Kansas City Chiefs 29-19 .604

5. Carolina Panthers 10-7 .588

• The Steelers’ 49 victories on Monday Night Football are second-most in the NFL.

MOST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES

Rank Team Appearances1. Pittsburgh Steelers 49

San Francisco 49ers 49

3. Dallas Cowboys 47

4. Miami Dolphins 42

5. Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders 41

• Pittsburgh’s .537 road winning percentage on Monday Night Football is second-highest in the NFL (minimum 40 appearances).

BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ROAD RECORD

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Dallas Cowboys 26-18 .591

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 22-19 .5373. Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders 22-20-1 .523

4. Green Bay Packers 17-23 .425

5. Chicago Bears 15-25 .375

• The Steelers’ 22 road victories on Monday Night Football are tied for second-most in the NFL.

MOST ROAD MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES

Rank Team Victories1. Dallas Cowboys 26

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 22Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders 22

4. San Francisco 49ers 21

5. Green Bay Packers 17

New York Giants 17

• Pittsburgh’s .844 home winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the best in the NFL.

• Pittsburgh has won 19 consecutive Monday Night Football home games. The Steelers last lost a MNF home game on Oct. 14, 1991 vs. New York Giants (23-20).

BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL HOME RECORD

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 27-5 .8442. Seattle Seahawks 19-6 .760

3. Kansas City Chiefs 16-7 .696

4. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 13-6 .684

5. Oakland/L.A./Las Vegas Raiders 19-9 .679

• The Steelers’ 27 home victories on Monday Night Football is third-most in the NFL.

MOST HOME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES

Rank Team Victories1. Miami Dolphins 34


3. Pittsburgh Steelers 274. Denver Broncos 24

5. Philadelphia Eagles 22

• Pittsburgh’s 73 appearances on Monday Night Football is sixth-best in the NFL.

MOST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL APPEARANCES

Rank Team Appearances1. Miami Dolphins 85



4. Denver Broncos 75

5. Pittsburgh Steelers 73

Washington Redskins 73



12 NFL TEAMS THAT STARTED 11-0

Year Team W L T Playoff Result2020 Pittsburgh Steelers 11 0 0 --2015 Carolina Panthers 15 1 0 Lost Super Bowl

2011 Green Bay Packers 15 1 0 Lost Divisional

2009 New Orleans Saints 13 3 0 Won Super Bowl

2009 Indianapolis Colts 14 2 0 Lost Super Bowl

2007 New England Patriots 16 0 0 Lost Super Bowl

2005 Indianapolis Colts 14 2 0 Lost Divisional

1998 Denver Broncos 14 2 0 Won Super Bowl

1991 Washington Redskins 14 2 0 Won Super Bowl

1985 Chicago Bears 15 1 0 Won Super Bowl

1984 Miami Dolphins 14 2 0 Lost Super Bowl

1972 Miami Dolphins 14 0 0 Won Super Bowl

Reached the Super Bowl

10, 11, 12, 13 WIN SEASONS• Pittsburgh has recorded 10 or more wins in 26 different seasons since the 1970 NFL-AFL

merger. The 26 10-win seasons are tied with Dallas and New England for the most in the League over the last 50 years.

MOST 10-WIN SEASONS SINCE 1970

Rank Team Seasons1. Pittsburgh Steelers 26

Dallas Cowboys 26

New England Patriots 26



• Pittsburgh has recorded 11 or more wins in 18 different seasons since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The 18 11-win seasons are the second most in the League over the last 50 years.


Rank Team Seasons1. New England Patriots 21

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 183. Dallas Cowboys 17



• Pittsburgh has recorded 12 or more wins in 10 different seasons since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The 10 12-win seasons are the fifth most in the League over the last 50 years.


Rank Team Seasons1. San Francisco 49ers 14

2. New England Patriots 13



5. Pittsburgh Steelers 10

WHEN FACING STARTING QB DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL• Washington’s Alex Smith was the third opposing starting QB who was drafted No. 1

overall to face Pittsburgh at Heinz Field this season. • With Washington’s 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in Week 13, Pittsburgh dropped to

63-33-3 (.652) in the regular season when facing a starting QB who was drafted No. 1 overall (since QB starts were first tracked beginning in 1950).

• The defeat snapped Pittsburgh’s 14-game regular-season home winning streak when facing a starting QB drafted No. 1 overall was the longest streak in NFL history.

• With its 36-10 victory over Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Week 10, Pittsburgh extended its regular-season home winning streak to 14 games when facing a starting QB drafted No. 1 overall.

• The Steelers also knocked off the Cleveland Browns and Baker Mayfield in Week 6.• Pittsburgh is 35-17-3 (.664) in the regular season at home when facing a starting QB

who was drafted No. 1 overall.• The Steelers are 28-16 (.636) in the regular-season on the road when facing a starting

QB who was drafted No. 1 overall.• Pittsburgh is 22-11 (.667) under head coach Mike Tomlin when facing a starting QB

who was drafted No. 1 overall.

HIGHEST WIN PCT VS. STARTING QB DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL – SINCE 1950

Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 63 33 3 .6522. Philadelphia Eagles 78 51 2 .603

3. New England Patriots 57 41 0 .582

4. Denver Broncos 50 38 0 .568

5. Minnesota Vikings 53 43 1 .552

MOST WINS VS. STARTING QB DRAFTED NO. 1 OVERALL – SINCE 1950

Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. Philadelphia Eagles 78 51 2 .603

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 63 33 3 .6523. San Francisco 49ers 62 61 1 .504

4. Green Bay Packers 60 51 1 .540

Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts

60 52 0 .536

Seattle Seahawks 60 62 1 .492

New Orleans Saints 60 61 0 .496

FILM AT 11• With the 19-14 victory in Week 12 over Baltimore, Pittsburgh improved to 11-0 on the

season, which is the best start in franchise history. The previous mark was established by the 1978 club when it opened 7-0, finished 14-2 and won the Super Bowl.

• The Steelers were the League’s first 11-0 team since Carolina in 2015.• Only 12 NFL teams now started the season with an 11-0 record since the AFL-NFL

merger in 1970. • All 10 of the previous teams reached the playoffs, nine played in the Super Bowl and five

brought home the Vince Lombardi Trophy (most recently was New Orleans in 2009).

GAME NOTES



GAME NOTES

• Pittsburgh has recorded 13 or more wins in four different seasons since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. The four 13-win seasons are tied for the fifth most in the League over the last 50 years.


Rank Team Seasons1. San Francisco 49ers 10

2. New England Patriots 7

3. Denver Broncos 6


5. Pittsburgh Steelers 4Chicago Bears 4

Indianapolis Colts 4

New Orleans Saints 4

STEELERS 2020 TEAM CAPTAINS• The Steelers selected five players to serve as team captains for the 2020 season

determined by a vote of their teammates.• QB Ben Roethlisberger and C Maurkice Pouncey were selected to serve as

offensive captains, DT Cameron Heyward and LB T.J. Watt were picked to serve as defensive captains and S Jordan Dangerfield was chosen to serve as the special teams captain.

• Roethlisberger was selected as an offensive captain for the 12th time in his career (2008-09, 2011-20). This marks Heyward’s sixth consecutive year as a captain (2015-20), and the fourth time Pouncey has been named a captain (2013, 2018-20).

• Watt and Dangerfield were named captains for the first time in their respective careers.

HALFTIME GOT YOU DOWN• Pittsburgh rallied from second-half deficits of 10 or more points in back-to-back weeks

(Week 8 at Baltimore, Week 9 at Dallas). • The Steelers have not erased 10-point deficits en route to back-to-back wins on the road

since Week 11 and 12 of 1953.• The Steelers improved their record to 3-0 this season when trailing at halftime. Pittsburgh

trailed Houston in Week 3, Baltimore in Week 8 and Dallas in Week 9.• Pittsburgh has registered 16 victories when trailing in the second half by 10 or more

points since QB Ben Roethlisberger entered the NFL in 2004, which ranks tied for second in the League over that span.

MOST VICTORIES WHEN TRAILING BY 10+ POINTS IN THE SECOND HALF SINCE 2004

Rank Team Wins1. Indianapolis Colts 20

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 16Denver Broncos 16

4. Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers 14

Miami Dolphins 14

• Pittsburgh has registered 10 road victories when trailing in the second half by 10 or more points since QB Ben Roethlisberger entered the NFL in 2004, which ranks tied for second in the League over that span.

MOST ROAD VICTORIES WHEN TRAILING BY 10+ POINTS IN THE SECOND HALF SINCE 2004

Rank Team Wins1. Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers 11

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 10Indianapolis Colts 10

4. Dallas Cowboys 9

Kansas City Chiefs 9

• The Steelers rallied from a second-half, 13-point deficit (19-6) to defeat Dallas, 24-19, in Week 9.

• The 13-point come-from-behind road victory over the Cowboys is the fifth best second-half comeback since 2000.

LARGEST COMEBACK ROAD WINS WHEN TRAILING BY 10+ POINTS IN THE SECOND HALF SINCE 2000

Rank Date Opponent 2nd Half Deficit Final1. 12/4/2017 at Cincinnati Bengals 17 W, 23-20

2. 11/18/2018 at Jacksonville Jaguars 16 W, 20-16

3. 11/12/2017 at Indianapolis Colts 14 W, 20-17

12/18/2016 at Cincinnati Bengals 14 W, 24-20

5. 11/8/2020 at Dallas Cowboys 13 W, 24-19

• Pittsburgh outscored Dallas, 15-0, in the fourth quarter of its 24-19 victory in Week 9.• The 15-point margin for the Steelers in the fourth quarter was their largest since Week

11 of 2017 when Pittsburgh routed Tennessee, 40-17.

STEELERS HARBOR NO ILL WILL WITH BALTIMORE• Pittsburgh overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to win, 27-24, in Week 8 at Baltimore

(17-7). The Steelers had not overcome a deficit of 10 or more points and won on the road since a 23-20 victory at Cincinnati in Week 13 of 2017 at Cincinnati (17-3).

• Pittsburgh was the first opponent to overcome a halftime deficit of 10 or more points at Baltimore since Oct. 5, 1997.

• The comeback was tied for sixth best in road franchise history. The franchise record occurred in Week 6 of 1997 when the Steelers overcame a 17-point halftime deficit (24-7) en route to a 42-34 victory over Baltimore.

• The Ravens entered their Week 8 meeting with the Steelers 110-17-1 (.857) in franchise history at home when leading at halftime.

• Baltimore is now 59-3 (.952) in franchise history at home when leading at halftime by 10 or more points. The three defeats?

TEAMS TO WIN AT BALTIMORE WHEN TRAILING BY 10+ POINTS AT HALFTIME

Date Team Halftime Deficit (Score) Final Score11/1/2020 Pittsburgh Steelers 10 (7-17) W, 28-2410/5/1997 Pittsburgh Steelers 17 (7-24) W, 42-3411/3/1996 Cincinnati Bengals 18 (3-21) W, 24-21



STEELERS RECORD WHEN...

2020 2020

Overall: 11-2 Leading after the first quarter: 4-0

At Home: 6-1 Trailing after the first quarter: 4-0

On the Road: 5-1 Tied after the first quarter: 3-2

September 3-0 Leading at the Half: 9-0

October 3-0 Trailing at the Half: 3-1

November 3-0 Tied at the Half: 0-0

December 1-2 Leading after three quarters: 9-1

January 0-0 Trailing after three quarters: 2-1

vs. AFC: 8-1 Tied after three quarters: 0-0

vs. AFC North 4-0 Out-rushing the Opponent: 7-0

vs. AFC East 0-1 Out-rushed by Opponent 4-2

vs. AFC South 2-0 35 or More Rushing Attempts: 2-0

vs. AFC West 1-0 Less Than 25 Passing Attempts: 1-0

vs. NFC: 3-1 Led in Time of Possession: 8-0

vs. NFC East 3-1 Trailed in Time of Possession: 3-2

vs. NFC North 0-0 Led in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 8-0

vs. NFC South 0-0 Even in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 2-1

vs. NFC West 0-0 Trailed in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: 1-1

Win the coin toss: 8-0 Individual 100-Yard Rusher: 4-0

Lose the coin toss: 3-2 Individual 300-Yard Passer: 3-1

On Turf: 2-1 Individual 100-Yard Receiver: 3-0

On Grass: 9-1 Individual Opponent 100-Yard Rusher: 1-0

Scoring First: 8-2 Individual Opponent 300-Yard Passer: 0-0

Opponent Scored First: 3-0 Individual Opponent 100-Yard Receiver: 4-1

Scoring 20 or More Points: 10-0 Outdoors: 10-2

Scoring Less Than 20 Points: 1-2 Indoors: 1-0

THE COACHES

Coach Position Location

Mike Tomlin Head Coach Sideline

John Mitchell Assistant Head Coach Sideline

Randy Fichtner Offensive Coordinator Sideline

Matt Canada Quarterbacks Sideline

James Daniel Tight Ends Press Box

Ike Hilliard Wide Receivers Sideline

Eddie Faulkner Running Backs Sideline

Shaun Sarrett Offensive Line Sideline

Adrian Klemm Assistant Offensive Line Press Box

Keith Butler Defensive Coordinator Sideline

Teryl Austin Senior Defensive Assistant/Secondary Press Box

Tom Bradley Defensive Backs Sideline

Karl Dunbar Defensive Line Sideline

Jerry Olsavsky Inside Linebackers Sideline

Danny Smith Special Teams Sideline

Denzel Martin Assistant Outside Linebackers Press Box

Blaine Stewart Assistant Wide Receivers Sideline

Matt Symmes Coaching Assistant Press Box

GAME NOTES

WEEK 4 BYE WEEK• Since the NFL went to a 17-week schedule in 1994, 138 teams have had a bye week in

Week 4 or earlier.

SEASON OUTCOMES OF TEAMS WITH WEEK 4 BYE WEEK

Result TeamsMissed Playoffs 72 of 138Wild Card Defeat 25 of 138Divisional Playoff Defeat 22 of 138Conference Championship Defeat 11 of 138Super Bowl Defeat 8 of 138Super Bowl Victory 3 of 138

• One of the three teams to win the Super Bowl following a Week 4 bye -- Pittsburgh in 2005. The Steelers played 17 straight weeks and defeated Seattle, 21-10, in Super Bowl XL.

BATTLE OF THE UNDEFEATED• Pittsburgh and Tennessee, two of the last three undefeated teams in the NFL, both

entered their Week 7 game with 5-0 records.• It marked the first time in franchise history that the Steelers face another undefeated foe

in Week 5 or later. • It was the eighth in League history of undefeated and untied teams with at least five

victories. • It was the sixth such meeting since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, and just the fifth in the

last 46 seasons.

Date Home Team (Record) Visiting Team (Record) ResultOct. 25, 2020 Tennessee (5-0) Pittsburgh (5-0) 24-27Nov. 1, 2015 *Denver (6-0) Green Bay (6-0) 29-10

Nov. 4, 2007 Indianapolis (7-0) +New England (8-0) 20-24

Oct. 14, 2007 Dallas (5-0) +New England (5-0) 27-48

Oct. 24, 2004 *New England (5-0) N.Y. Jets (5-0) 13-7

Oct. 28, 1973 +Minnesota (6-0) Los Angeles Rams (6-0) 10-9

Nov. 4, 1923 Chicago Cardinals (5-0) *Canton Bulldogs (5-0) 3-7

Nov. 13, 1921 Buffalo All-Americans (6-0) Akron Pros (7-0) 0-0

*Won Super Bowl/league championship+Advanced to Super Bowl

• Each of the last six victors in these meetings have either reached the Super Bowl/league championship and three captured the title (Denver 2015, New England in 2004 and Canton in 1923).

WIN FIRST FIVE ROAD GAMES OF A SEASON• With the 27-3 victory over Jacksonville in Week 11, Pittsburgh has opened three seasons

in franchise history with victories in its first five road games (1975, 1983 and 2020).• The Steelers have not opened a season with victories in each of its first five road games

since 1983. The Steelers upended Green Bay, 25-21 (Week 2), Houston, 40-28 (Week 3), Cincinnati, 24-14 (Week 6), Seattle, 27-21 (Week 8) and Baltimore, 24-13 (Week 11).

• Pittsburgh reached the playoffs in each of the two previous seasons and won the Super Bowl following the ’75 season.



STEELERS ALL-TIME 5-0 ROAD STARTS

Year W L T Playoff Result2020 11 2 0 --1983 10 6 0 Lost Divisional

1975 12 2 0 Won Super Bowl


WIN FIRST SIX HOME GAMES OF A SEASON• With the 19-14 victory in Week 12 over Baltimore, Pittsburgh has opened eight seasons

in franchise history with victories in its first six home games (1972, 1973, 1979, 1992, 1996, 2004, 2007 and 2020).

• The Steelers have not opened a season with victories in each of its first six home games since 2007 when Pittsburgh won its first seven home games. The Steelers upended Buffalo, 26-3 (Week 2), San Francisco, 37-16 (Week 3), Seattle, 21-0 (Week 5), Baltimore, 38-7 (Week 9), Cleveland, 31-28 (Week 10), Miami, 3-0 (Week 12) and Cincinnati, 24-10 (Week 13).

• Pittsburgh reached the playoffs in seven of those eight previous seasons and played in the Super Bowl once, winning in 1979.

STEELERS ALL-TIME 6-0 HOME STARTS

Year W L T Playoff Result2020 11 2 0 --2007 10 6 0 Lost Wild Card

2004 15 1 0 Lost Conference Title

1996 10 6 0 Lost Divisional


1979 12 4 0 Won Super Bowl


1972 11 3 0 Lost Conference Title


DIFFICULT STRETCH• Pittsburgh completed a treacherous three-game stretch of the 2020 schedule (Weeks

6-8) with a 3-0 record.• The Steelers toppled Cleveland (4-1) in Week 6, Tennessee in Week 7 (5-0) and

Baltimore in Week 8 (5-1).• Pittsburgh’s three opponents had a combined 14-2 record entering the game with the

Steelers.• The last NFL team to play three consecutive games against teams with 1 or fewer losses

starting in Week 6 or later was the 2004 New England Patriots.• The Patriots only won two of those three games but would ultimately win Super Bowl

XXXIX.

KINGS OF THE NORTH• There were six teams with one-or-fewer losses entering Week 8, tied for the most such

teams at this point of a season since at least 1970. Two of those teams, the Ravens and Steelers met in Baltimore on Nov. 1 in a battle for first place in the AFC North.

• The Week 8 game marked the sixth divisional match-up where both teams have one-or-fewer losses in Week 8 or later since 1970.

• The eventual division winner won three of the past four match-ups.

GAME NOTES

HEINZ FIELD ADVANTAGE• With its 23-17 defeat to Washington in Week 13, Pittsburgh dropped its overall record

at Heinz Field to 123-48-1 (.718).• The Steelers are 115-43-1 (.726) in regular season games at Heinz Field since the

stadium opened in 2001.• Pittsburgh’s 115 regular season victories at Heinz Field are tied for the second most in

the NFL since 2001.• Pittsburgh’s .726 regular season winning percentage at Heinz Field is third highest in

the NFL since 2001.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS SINCE 2001

Rank Team Wins1. New England Patriots 131

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 115Baltimore Ravens 115


5. Seattle Seahawks 111

BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 2001

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. New England Patriots 131-27 .829

2. Baltimore Ravens 115-43 .728

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 115-43-1 .7264. Green Bay Packers 113-43-2 .722

5. Seattle Seahawks 111-48 .698

• Pittsburgh’s .726 regular season winning percentage at Heinz Field is the second-best of any NFL franchise in its current stadium (minimum of 100 games).

BEST ALL-TIME RECORD IN CURRENT STADIUM

Rank Venue Record Win Pct.1. Gillette Stadium 125-25 .833

2. Heinz Field 115-43-1 .7263. M&T Bank Stadium 129-53 .709

4. Lumen Field 105-46 .695

5. Lambeau Field 204-109-4 .650

6. Lucas Oil Stadium 66-36 .647

7. Empower Field at Mile High 101-57 .639

8. Arrowhead Stadium 225-152-1 .597

9. Lincoln Financial Field 84-58-1 .591

10. Hard Rock Stadium 156-111 .584

• Pittsburgh is 92-40 (.697) overall at home against AFC opponents since opening Heinz Field in 2001.

• The Steelers are 84-35 (.706) at home in the regular season against AFC opponents since opening Heinz Field in 2001.

• Pittsburgh’s 84 regular season victories against the AFC at Heinz Field are tied for the second-most in the AFC since 2001.

• Pittsburgh’s .706 regular season winning percentage against the AFC at Heinz Field is tied for the second-highest in the AFC since 2001.



MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 2001


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 84Baltimore Ravens 84

4. Indianapolis Colts 79


BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 2001


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 84-35 .706Baltimore Ravens 84-35 .706

4. Indianapolis Colts 79-39 .669

5. Denver Broncos 75-43 .636

STEELERS DOMINATE THE AFC NORTH• The AFC North was adopted after the restructuring of the 2002 NFL season when the

league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams.• Pittsburgh has either won or shared the AFC North Title nine times (2002, 2004, 2007,

2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016 and 2017) and finished second six other occasions (2005, 2006, 2009, 2013, 2015 and 2018).

• With its 19-14 victory over Baltimore in Week 12, Pittsburgh improved its overall record against the AFC North to 84-33-1 (.716).

• The Steelers’ 84 all-time victories against the AFC North are the most of any divisional team.

• Pittsburgh’s .716 all-time winning percentage against the AFC North is the highest of any divisional team.

• Pittsburgh owns a regular season record of 79-32-1 (.710) vs. AFC North. • The Steelers’ 79 regular season victories against the AFC North are the most of any

divisional team.• Pittsburgh’s .710 regular season winning percentage against the AFC North is the highest

of any divisional team.• The Steelers’ 79 regular season wins and .710 regular season winning percentage

against division opponents are the second-most and second highest among all NFL teams in divisional games (New England, 87 and .784).

REGULAR-SEASON AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION RECORD

Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 79 32 1 .7102. Baltimore Ravens 65 47 0 .580

3. Cincinnati Bengals 50 62 0 .446

4. Cleveland Browns 29 82 1 .263

• Pittsburgh owns a regular season home record of 43-14 (.754) vs. AFC North. • The Steelers 43 regular season home victories vs. AFC North foes are the most of any

divisional team.• Pittsburgh’s .754 regular season home winning percentage vs. AFC North is the highest

of any divisional team.• Pittsburgh’s 43 regular season home wins and .754 regular season home winning

percentage against division opponents are tied for the second-most and second highest among all NFL teams in divisional games (New England, 47 and .855).

GAME NOTES

REGULAR-SEASON AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION HOME RECORD




• Pittsburgh owns an all-time regular-season road record of 36-18-1 (.664) vs. AFC North. • The Steelers’ 36 regular-season road victories against the AFC North are the most of any

divisional team.• Pittsburgh’s .664 regular-season road winning percentage against the AFC North is the

highest of any divisional team.• Pittsburgh’s 36 regular-season road wins and .664 regular-season road winning

percentage against division opponents are the second-most and second-highest among all NFL teams in divisional games (New England, 40 and .714).

REGULAR-SEASON AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION ROAD RECORD




THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD• With the 24-19 victory over Dallas in Week 9, Pittsburgh clinched its 17th consecutive

season with a .500 record or better, which is the second-longest active streak in the NFL, and the longest streak in team history (1972-1984, 13).

MOST CONSECUTIVE NON-LOSING SEASONS (TEAM)

Rank Team Seasons Years1. New England Patriots 19 2001-19

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 17 2004-203. Seattle Seahawks 9 2012-20

4. Kansas City Chiefs 8 2013-20

5. Minnesota Vikings 5 2015-19

• With the 24-19 victory over Dallas in Week 9, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (2004-20) is guaranteed to be on a team with a .500 record or better in each of his first 17 seasons in the NFL, which is an NFL record for an individual player.

• C Frank Winters (1987-2002; Cleveland, New York Giants, Kansas City and Green Bay) held the previous League record with 16 seasons. G Gene Hickerson (1958-60, 1962-73; Cleveland) and LB James Harrison (2002-17; Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and New England) had 15.

MOST CONSECUTIVE NON-LOSING SEASONS (PLAYER)

Rank Player, Team Seasons1. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers 17 (2004-20)2. Frank Winters, Cleveland-N.Y. Giants-Kansas City-Green Bay 16 (1987-2002)

3. Gene Hickerson, Cleveland 15 (1958-60, 1962-73)

James Harrison, Pittsburgh-Cincinnati-New England 15 (2002-17)



WINNING ERA OF FREE AGENCY• Pittsburgh has the second-best regular-season record in the NFL during the free agency

era, since 1993, with a 282-161-2 (.636) mark. • The Steelers are one of three teams (New England, 302; Green Bay 281) with at least 275

regular-season wins since 1993. • Pittsburgh’s 282 regular-season victories during the free agency era (since 1993) are the

second most in the League.• Pittsburgh’s .636 regular-season winning percentage during the free agency era (since

1993) is the second highest in the League.• The following is a look at the best regular-season records in the free agency era.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 2823. Green Bay Packers 281


5. Indianapolis Colts 255

BEST REGULAR-SEASON WIN PERCENTAGE IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 282-161-2 .6363. Green Bay Packers 281-162-2 .634


5. Indianapolis Colts 255-190 .573

• Pittsburgh’s 159 regular-season home victories during the free agency era (since 1993) are the third most in the League.

• Pittsburgh’s .715 regular-season home winning percentage during the free agency era (since 1993) is the third highest in the League.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA



3. Pittsburgh Steelers 1594. Denver Broncos 149

Minnesota Vikings 149

BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME RECORD IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA


Green Bay Packers 167-53-2 .757

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 159-63-1 .7154. Baltimore Ravens 136-61-1 .689


• Pittsburgh’s 123 regular-season road victories during the free agency era (since 1993) are the second most in the League.

• Pittsburgh’s .556 regular-season road winning percentage during the free agency era (since 1993) is the second highest in the League.

GAME NOTES

MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 1233. Green Bay Packers 114

4. New Orleans Saints 112

Indianapolis Colts 112

BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD RECORD IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 123-98-1 .5563. Green Bay Packers 114-109 .511

4. Philadelphia Eagles 111-109-2 .505

5. New Orleans Saints 112-111 .502

Indianapolis Colts 112-111 .502

SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER• Pittsburgh recorded its 475th regular-season win since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger in

Week 1 of 2020 at New York Giants. The Steelers became the first NFL team since the merger to reach 475 wins.

• The Steelers are 485-301-3 (.617) during the regular season since 1970.• Pittsburgh’s 485 victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.• The Steelers are one of three teams (Dallas, 457; Boston/New England, 455) with at least

450 regular-season wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. • Pittsburgh’s .617 winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in

the League.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Wins1. Pittsburgh Steelers 4852. Dallas Cowboys 457

3. Boston/New England Patriots 455



BEST REGULAR-SEASON WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 485-301-3 .6172. Dallas Cowboys 457-332 .579

3. Boston/New England Patriots 455-334 .577

4. Denver Broncos 449-334-6 .573

5. Miami Dolphins 450-337-2 .572

• The Steelers own the best regular-season home record in the NFL with a 284-110-1 mark (.720) since 1970.

• Pittsburgh’s 284 home victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.

• The Steelers are the only team with at least 275 regular-season home wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

• Pittsburgh’s .720 home winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in the League.



MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Wins1. Pittsburgh Steelers 2842. Denver Broncos 268

3. Minnesota Vikings 264

4. Boston/New England Patriots 259


BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 284-110-1 .7202. Baltimore Ravens 136-61-1 .689


4. Minnesota Vikings 264-131-1 .668


• The Steelers own the best regular-season road record in the NFL with a 201-191-2 mark (.513) since 1970.

• Pittsburgh’s 201 road victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the second most in the League.

• The Steelers are one of two teams (Dallas, 202) with at least 200 regular-season road wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

• Pittsburgh’s .513 road winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in the League.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Wins1. Dallas Cowboys 202

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 2013. Boston/New England Patriots 196



BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 201-191-2 .5132. Dallas Cowboys 202-193 .511


San Francisco 49ers 195-198-1 .496


KINGS OF THE AFC• With its 26-15 loss at Buffalo in Week 14, Pittsburgh dropped its record to 369-230-2

(.616) in regular season games against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.• The Steelers’ 369 victories against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most

in the League.• Pittsburgh is the only team in the NFL with at least 360 regular season wins against the

AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.• The Steelers’ .616 winning percentage against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger

is the highest in the League.

GAME NOTES

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Wins1. Pittsburgh Steelers 3692. Boston/New England Patriots 351



5. Kansas City Chiefs 310

BEST REGULAR-SEASON WIN PERCENTAGE BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 369-230-2 .6162. Boston/New England Patriots 351-252 .582




• With its 19-14 victory over Baltimore in Week 12, Pittsburgh improved its record to 215-85 (.717) in regular season home games against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

• The Steelers’ 215 home victories against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.

• Pittsburgh’s .717 home winning percentage against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in the League.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER




5. Kansas City Chiefs 180

BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 215-85 .7172. Denver Broncos 202-91-4 .688




• With its 26-15 loss at Buffalo in Week 14, Pittsburgh dropped its record to 154-145-2 (.515) in regular season road games against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.

• The Steelers’ 154 road victories against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.

• Pittsburgh’s .515 road winning percentage against the AFC since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in the League.

• The Steelers are the only franchise in the AFC with an above .500 record in conference road games since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.



MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER


3. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 143



BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WIN PERCENTAGE BY AFC TEAM VS. AFC SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 154-145-2 .5152. Boston/New England Patriots 147-155 .487



Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 143-161 .470

TOMLIN IN THE DIVISION• Mike Tomlin is 58-23-1 (.713) in the regular season against AFC North teams since

becoming Pittsburgh’s head coach in 2007.• His 58 regular season wins against division opponents are the most of any AFC North

team since 2007, and the second-most among all NFL teams in divisional games (New England, 64):

AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION RECORD SINCE 2007




• Tomlin owns an impressive 33-9 (.786) record against divisional foes at Heinz Field during the regular season.

AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION HOME RECORD SINCE 2007




• Tomlin has won at least four games against division opponents in 11 of his 14 seasons, including 4-0 in 2020.

• Tomlin is 25-14-1 (.638) on the road against divisional foes during the regular season.

AFC NORTH INTER-DIVISION ROAD RECORD SINCE 2007




GAME NOTES

TOMLIN AMONG THE BEST• Mike Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to a 144-76-1 (.654) record in the regular season since

becoming the team’s head coach in 2007.• Tomlin ranks 12th in NFL history with a career record of 68 games over .500.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON GAMES ABOVE .500 BY HEAD COACH IN NFL HISTORY

Rank Coach Games > .5008. Marty Schottenheimer, 1984-2006 74

9. John Madden, 1969-1978 71

10. Tony Dungy, 1996-2008 70

11. George Allen, 1966-1977 69

12. Mike Tomlin, 2007-2020 68

• Tomlin, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid and Marty Schottenheimer are the only coaches in NFL history with career records of 60 or more games over .500 not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• Tomlin’s 144 victories are second best in the NFL since 2007.

NFL TEAM RECORDS SINCE 2007

Rank Team Record Playoff Apps. Super Bowl Apps.1. New England Patriots 168-53 13 4

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 144-76-1 9 23. Green Bay Packers 142-77-2 12 1

4. New Orleans Saints 138-83 9 1

5. Baltimore Ravens 130-90 9 1

• His 144 regular-season victories are the third most among active coaches in the NFL.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS BY AN ACTIVE NFL HEAD COACH

Rank Coach Wins1. Bill Belichick, Cleveland-New England 279

2. Andy Reid, Philadelphia-Kansas City 219

3. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh 1444. Pete Carroll, New York Jets-New England-Seattle 142

5. Sean Payton, New Orleans 141

• Tomlin’s 144 victories rank 21st in NFL history.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS BY HEAD COACH IN NFL HISTORY

Rank Coach Wins18. Joe Gibbs, Washington 154

19. Steve Owen, N.Y. Giants 153

20. Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh 149

21. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh 14422. Marv Levy, Kansas City-Buffalo 143

• Tomlin’s .654 regular-season win percentage is 11th best in NFL history (minimum 100 games).



BEST WIN PERCENTAGE BY HEAD COACH IN NFL HISTORY (MIN. 100 GAMES)

Rank Coach Win Pct.7. Don Shula, Baltimore-Miami .677

8. Bill Belichick, Cleveland-New England .676

9. Paul Brown, Cleveland-Cincinnati .672

10. Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay-Indianapolis .668

11. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh .65412. George Seifert, San Francisco-Carolina .648

• Tomlin’s .654 regular-season win percentage is second best among active NFL head coaches (minimum 100 games).

ACTIVE HEAD COACH WINNING PERCENTAGE (MIN. 100 GAMES)

Rank Coach W L T Win Pct.1. Bill Belichick, Cleveland-New England 279 134 0 .676

2. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh 144 76 1 .6543. Sean Payton, New Orleans 141 80 0 .638

4. Andy Reid, Philadelphia-Kansas City 219 129 1 .629

5. John Harbaugh, Baltimore 125 79 0 .613

TOMLIN AT HEINZ FIELD• Mike Tomlin has guided Pittsburgh to a 81-30 (.730) regular-season record at Heinz

Field.• Tomlin earned his 50th regular-season home win in Week 9 in 2015 vs. Oakland and

joined Chuck Noll (119) and Bill Cowher (85) as the third head coach in Steelers history with 50 regular season home victories.

• Tomlin has led Pittsburgh to at least five home wins in each of his first 14 seasons as the team’s head coach and six home wins in nine of his 14 at the helm.

• Tomlin’s 81 regular season home victories rank third in the NFL since 2007.• Tomlin’s .730 regular season home winning percentage ranks third in the NFL since

2007.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS SINCE 2007



3. Pittsburgh Steelers 814. Baltimore Ravens 79

5. Seattle Seahawks 76

BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 2007


2. Green Bay Packers 83-25-2 .764

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 81-30 .7304. Baltimore Ravens 79-31 .718

5. Seattle Seahawks 76-35 .685

• Tomlin’s 63 road victories are tied for the second most in the NFL since 2007.• Tomlin’s .577 road winning percentage is the second highest in the NFL since 2007.

GAME NOTES

MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 63New Orleans Saints 63



BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 63-46-1 .5773. New Orleans Saints 63-48 .568

4. Dallas Cowboys 60-51 .541

5. Green Bay Packers 59-52 .532

TOMLIN VS. NFC• During his career, Mike Tomlin’s regular-season record against the NFC is 37-19

(.661), including 21-7 (.750) at Heinz Field. • Pittsburgh’s 37 regular-season victories against the NFC under Tomlin is second-best

among AFC teams.• Pittsburgh’s .661 regular-season winning percentage against the NFC under Tomlin is

second-highest among AFC teams.

AFC RECORDS VS. NFC SINCE 2007

Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. New England Patriots 42 14 0 .750

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 37 19 0 .6613. Baltimore Ravens 35 20 0 .636

4. Indianapolis Colts 34 22 0 .607

5. Tennessee Titans 32 22 0 .593

• Pittsburgh’s 21 regular-season home victories against the NFC under Tomlin is tied for the second best among AFC teams.

• Pittsburgh’s .750 regular-season home winning percentage against the NFC under Tomlin is tied for the second-highest among AFC teams.

AFC HOME RECORDS VS. NFC SINCE 2007

Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. Baltimore Ravens 22 5 0 .815

2. Pittsburgh Steelers 21 7 0 .750New England Patriots 21 7 0 .750


Indianapolis Colts 19 9 0 .679

• Pittsburgh’s 16 regular-season road victories against the NFC under Tomlin is third best among AFC teams.

• Pittsburgh’s .571 regular-season road winning percentage against the NFC under Tomlin is third highest among AFC teams.



AFC ROAD RECORDS VS. NFC SINCE 2007


2. Tennessee Titans 17 10 0 .630

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 16 12 0 .5714. Indianapolis Colts 15 13 0 .536

5. Baltimore Ravens 13 15 0 .464

• Including the postseason Tomlin has a .655 winning percentage (38-20) against the NFC during his first 14 years.

TOMLIN VS. AFC• During his career, Mike Tomlin’s regular-season record against the AFC is 107-57-1

(.652). • Tomlin’s 107 regular-season victories against the AFC ranks ninth in NFL history.• Tomlin’s .652 regular-season winning percentage against the AFC ranks fifth in NFL

history.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS VS. AFC BY HEAD COACH IN NFL HISTORY

Rank Coach Wins1. Bill Belichick, Cleveland-New England 208

2. Don Shula, Miami 190

3. Chuck Noll, Pittsburgh 147

4.Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland-Kansas City-Washington-San Diego

142

5. Mike Shanahan, L.A. Raiders-Denver-Washington 116

6. Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh 115

7. Marv Levy, Kansas City-Buffalo 112

8. Chuck Knox, Buffalo-Seattle-L.A. Rams 109

9. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh 10710. Jeff Fisher, Houston/Tennessee-St. Louis/L.A. Rams 106

BEST REGULAR-SEASON WIN PERCENTAGE VS. AFC BY HEAD COACH IN NFL HISTORY (MIN. 100 GAMES)

Rank Coach Win Pct.1. Tony Dungy, Tampa Bay-Indianapolis .731

2. John Madden, Oakland .724

3. Bill Belichick, Cleveland-New England .673

4. Andy Reid, Philadelphia-Kansas City .672

5. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh .6526. Don Shula, Miami .631

7. Bill Cowher, Pittsburgh .628

8. John Harbaugh, Baltimore .608

9.Marty Schottenheimer, Cleveland-Kansas City-Washington-San Diego

.599

10. Chuck Noll, Pittsburgh .583

GAME NOTES

• Pittsburgh’s 107 regular-season victories against the AFC under Tomlin is second-best among AFC teams.

• Pittsburgh’s .652 regular-season winning percentage against the AFC under Tomlin is second-highest among AFC teams.

AFC TEAMS VS. AFC SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 107 57 1 .6523. Indianapolis Colts 96 69 0 .582

4. Baltimore Ravens 95 70 0 .576


• Pittsburgh’s 60 regular-season home victories against the AFC under Tomlin is second-best among AFC teams.

• Pittsburgh’s .723 home regular-season winning percentage against the AFC under Tomlin is second-highest among AFC teams.

AFC TEAMS VS. AFC AT HOME SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 60 23 0 .7233. Baltimore Ravens 57 26 0 .687


5. Houston Texans 50 32 0 .610

• Pittsburgh’s 47 regular-season road victories against the AFC under Tomlin is second-best among AFC teams.

• Pittsburgh’s .579 road regular-season winning percentage against the AFC under Tomlin is second-highest among AFC teams.

AFC TEAMS VS. AFC ON THE ROAD SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 47 34 1 .5793. Kansas City Chiefs 45 39 0 .536


5. San Diego/L.A. Chargers 40 42 0 .488

• Including the postseason Tomlin has a .643 winning percentage (114-63-1) against the AFC during his first 14 years.



PRIMETIME SPECIALIST• Since the 2011 season, the Steelers have played in 44 regular-season primetime games,

including two games in 2020: Week 1 victory over the New York Giants, 26-16, on Monday Night Football and Week 14 loss at Buffalo, 26-15, on Sunday Night Football.

• Mike Tomlin has guided Pittsburgh to a 42-22 (.656) record in regular-season primetime games.

• Tomlin’s 42 victories in regular-season primetime games ranks second in the NFL since 2007.

• Tomlin’s .656 winning percentage in regular-season primetime games ranks third in the NFL since 2007.

MOST REGULAR-SEASON PRIMETIME WINS SINCE 2007


2. Pittsburgh Steelers 423. Dallas Cowboys 40

4. Philadelphia Eagles 36

Green Bay Packers 36

BEST REGULAR-SEASON PRIMETIME WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 2007

Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Seattle Seahawks 33-10-1 .761

2. New England Patriots 44-19 .698

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 42-22 .6564. New Orleans Saints 34-19 .642


• Tomlin has guided the Steelers to a 16-2 (.889) record in Monday Night Football contests, including a 7-0 mark at Heinz Field.

• Tomlin’s 16 victories on Monday Night Football are the most in the NFL since 2007.• Tomlin’s .889 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the highest in the NFL

since 2007.• Tomlin is 18-13 (.581) on Sunday Night Football and 8-7 (.533) on Thursday Night

Football.

WINNING RECORD IN FIRST 14 SEASONS• Mike Tomlin secured his 14th straight non-losing season with the Steelers’ eighth win

in 2020, a 24-19 win at Dallas in Week 9, a streak dating back to his first season as the team’s head coach in 2007.

• Tomlin is one of two head coaches in NFL history to begin a head coaching tenure with at least 14 consecutive non-losing seasons.

MOST CONSECUTIVE NON-LOSING SEASONS TO BEGIN NFL HEAD COACHING CAREER

Rank Head Coach Years Seasons1. Mike Tomlin 2007-20 14

Marty Schottenheimer 1984-97 14

3. Don Shula 1963-75 13

4. George Allen 1966-77 12

Curly Lambeau 1921-32 12

GAME NOTES

TOMLIN GOING FOR TWO• Pittsburgh has converted on two of its four 2-point attempts in 2020. • QB Ben Roethlisberger connected with TE Eric Ebron in the fourth quarter of the

Steelers’ Week 14 loss at Buffalo (26-15).• QB Ben Roethlisberger connected with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the fourth

quarter of the Steelers’ Week 3 victory over Houston (28-21).• Roethlisberger twice failed to connect with WR Chase Claypool -- once in the fourth

quarter of Pittsburgh’s Week 9 victory over Dallas (24-19) and the other in the first quarter of the Steelers’ Week 10 triumph over Cincinnati (36-10).

• The Steelers converted four-of-five 2-point attempts in 2018.• Pittsburgh converted two of its four 2-point attempts in 2017, and three of its nine tries

in 2016, its first two conversions both coming in the first quarter of games (Oct. 2 vs. Kansas City and Oct. 16 at Miami).

• The Steelers converted 8-of-11 two-point attempts in 2015, which set an NFL record for the most conversions in a season.

• Below is a look at the number of two-point conversions and attempts since Mike Tomlin became the team’s head coach in 2007.

STEELERS TWO-POINT CONVERSATION PERCENTAGE UNDER MIKE TOMLIN

Year Conversions-Attempts Pct.2007 2-of-2 100%

2008 0-of-1 0.0%

2009 0-of-0 0.0%

2010 2-of-2 100%

2011 0-of-0 0.0%

2012 1-of-2 50.0%

2013 1-of-2 50.0%

2014 4-of-4 100%

2015 8-of-11 72.7%

2016 3-of-9 33.3%

2017 2-of-4 50.0%

2018 4-of-5 80.0%

2019 0-of-1 0.0%

2020 2-of-4 50.0%

TOTALS 29-of-47 61.7%

AMONG COACHES IN FIRST 13 YEARS• Mike Tomlin earned his 133rd regular-season victory in Week 14 at Arizona in 2019,

and accumulated a 133-74-1 regular-season record in his first 13 seasons as a head coach in NFL (2007-19).

• Tomlin became the thir

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