Mike Tomlin has once again guided the Pittsburgh Steelers into the NFL playoffs, a notable achievement for a team often seen as flawed. The Steelers finished the season with a winning record, marking Tomlin’s 19th consecutive season without a losing record. Despite this accomplishment, the team’s playoff track record under his leadership raises concerns.
Mike Tomlin’s Playoff Record with the Steelers
Throughout his tenure as head coach, Mike Tomlin boasts an all-time playoff record of 8 wins and 11 losses. Most of these victories occurred during the initial years of his coaching career, leading to questions about his ability to repeat past success in the postseason.
Playoff Results Overview
| Season | Record | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
| 2008 | 3-0 | Won Super Bowl XLIII |
| 2010 | 2-1 | Lost in Super Bowl XLV |
| 2011 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
| 2014 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
| 2015 | 1-1 | Lost in Divisional Round |
| 2016 | 2-1 | Lost in AFC Championship Game |
| 2017 | 0-1 | Lost in Divisional Round |
| 2020 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
| 2021 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
| 2023 | 0-1 | Lost in Wild-Card Round |
Looking Ahead
The Steelers are set to face the Houston Texans on Monday night, rounding off an unpredictable wild-card weekend. They enter the matchup as three-point underdogs amidst doubts concerning the performance of quarterback Aaron Rodgers against a formidable defense.
Tomlin seeks to end a decade-long playoff win drought and break a five-game postseason losing streak. Success in the playoffs could alter perceptions and rejuvenate discussions around his future with the Steelers. A series of victories would highlight 20 years of playoff contention and add to Tomlin’s legacy in Pittsburgh.
