Steelers haven't even been competitive during their seven-game playoff losing streak
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have faced a troubling trend in the playoffs, losing seven consecutive games and often being outclassed by their opponents. The losses have been marked by significant deficits, with the team being outscored by a total of 261-153, averaging a loss margin of over 15 points per game. During these games, the Steelers have failed to lead in the second half and have commonly trailed by at least 21 points at some stage. The following is a breakdown of these playoff defeats:
- 2016: Lost to the Patriots 36-17 in the AFC Championship, trailing from a 10-0 first quarter and never recovering.
- 2017: Fell to the Jaguars 45-42, starting with a 21-0 deficit and only closing the gap with a last-second touchdown.
- 2020: Defeated by the Browns 48-37, after allowing a 28-0 first-quarter lead.
- **2021
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