In a league where coaches rarely last more than a couple of years with a team before being let go, Mike Tomlin has been a symbol of consistency, stability, and reliability for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Entering his 17th season as the team’s head coach, he knows how to win and expects exactly that from his players.
While he never played in the NFL, he was a three-year starting wide receiver/tight end at the College of William and Mary – he was teammates with Buffalo Bills’ head coach, Sean McDermott, for two years. Tomlin finished his college football career with 101 receptions for 2,054 yards and 20 touchdowns.
He began his coaching career after graduating from college and was a positions coach for VMI, Memphis, Arkansas State, and Cincinnati before landing a job as defensive backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers between 2001 and 2005. In 2006, he served as the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator.
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A Look Back at Mike Tomlin and His Pittsburgh Steelers’ Career
After one season as defensive coordinator of the Vikings, Mike Tomlin was hired to be the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers – replacing Bill Cowher, who was the team’s head coach for 15 years between 1992 and 2006. Tomlin was inheriting a team that had won the Super Bowl just two years prior.
He had some pretty big shoes to fill, but it’s safe to say he has filled those shoes fairly well. Not only did Mike Tomlin lead the Steelers to a Super Bowl in just his second season as head coach – becoming the second black head coach to win a Super Bowl – but he is now entering his 17th season with the team.
And talk about being a model of consistency – Mike Tomlin has never had a losing record as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. While there have been some .500 seasons in the mix, they’ve never dipped below that mark – for reference, Bill Cowher had three losing seasons in his 15 years as head coach.
Here’s a look back at Mike Tomlin and his 16 consecutive seasons at or above the .500 mark!
1. 2007 Season – 10-6-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2007 season in first place in the AFC North with a 10-6-0 record before losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars 29-31 in the Wild Card round. They finished the season ranked 17th in yards for, 9th in points for, 1st in yards against, and 2nd in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,154 yards, 32 touchdowns, 11 interceptions), Willie Parker (1,316 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns), Santonio Holmes (942 receiving yards, 8 touchdowns), James Harrison (8.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss), and Ike Taylor (3 interceptions, 16 passes defensed).
2. 2008 Season – 12-4-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2008 season in first place in the AFC North with a 12-4-0 record and beat the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 en route to their sixth Super Bowl win in franchise history. They were ranked 22nd in yards for, 20th in points for, 1st in yards against, and 1st in yards for.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,301 yards, 17 touchdowns, 15 interceptions), Willie Parker (791 yards, 5 touchdowns), Hines Ward (81 catches, 1,043 yards, 7 touchdowns), James Harrison (16.0 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 7 forced fumbles), and Troy Polamalu (7 interceptions, 17 passes defensed).
3. 2009 Season – 9-7-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2009 season in third place in the AFC North with a 9-7-0 record – missing out on the playoffs for the first time since Tomlin became head coach of the team. They were ranked 7th in yards for, 12th in points for, 5th in yards against, and 12th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (4,328 yards, 26 TDs, 12 interceptions), Rashard Mendenhall (1,108 rushing yards, 8 TDs), Santonio Holmes (1,248 yards, 5 TDs), Hines Ward (1,167 yards, 6 TDs), LaMarr Woodley (13.5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss), and James Harrison (10.0 sacks, 14 tackles for loss).
4. 2010 Season – 12-4-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2010 season in first place in the AFC North with a 12-4-0 record and made it back to the Super Bowl, but lost to the Green Bay Packers. They finished the season ranked 14th in yards for, 12th in points for, 2nd in yards against, and 1st in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,200 yards, 17 TDs, 5 interceptions), Rashard Mendenhall (1,273 rushing yards, 13 TDs), Mike Wallace (60 catches, 1,257 receiving yards, 10 TDs), James Harrison (10.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 6 forced fumbles), and Troy Polamalu (7 interceptions, 11 passes defensed).
5. 2011 Season – 12-4-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2011 season in second place in the AFC North with a 12-4-0 record, but ended up losing to the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. They finished the year ranked 12th in yards for, 21st in points for, 1st in yards against, and 1st in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (4,077 yards, 21 TDs, 14 interceptions), Rashard Mendenhall (928 rushing yards, 9 TDs), Mike Wallace (1,193 receiving yards, 8 TDs), Antonio Brown (1,108 receiving yards, 2 TDs), James Harrison (9.0 sacks, 13 tackles for loss), and LaMarr Woodley (9.0 sacks).
6. 2012 Season – 8-8-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2012 season in 3rd place in the AFC North with an 8-8-0 record and missed out on the playoffs for the second time since Mike Tomlin became head coach. They were ranked 21st in yards for, 22nd in points for, 1st in yards against, and 6th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,265 yards, 26 TDs, 8 interceptions), Jonathan Dwyer (623 rushing yards, 2 TDs), Mike Wallace (836 receiving yards, 8 TDs), Heath Miller (816 receiving yards, 8 TDs), and Lawrence Timmons (106 combined tackles, 3 interceptions, 6.0 sacks, 10 tackles for loss).
7. 2013 Season – 8-8-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2013 season in second place in the AFC North with an 8-8-0 record, but they missed out on the playoffs for the second consecutive season. They finished the season ranked 20th in yards for, 16th in points for, 13th in yards against, and 14th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (4,261 yards, 28 TDs, 14 interceptions), Le’Veon Bell (1,259 total yards, 8 TDs), Antonio Brown (110 catches, 1,499 receiving yards, 8 TDs), Jason Worilds (8.0 sacks, 10 tackles for loss), and Lawrence Timmons (126 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 2 interceptions).
8. 2014 Season – 11-5-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2014 season in first place in the AFC North with an 11-5-0 record, but couldn’t make it past the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. They were ranked 2nd in yards for, 7th in points for, 18th in yards against, and 18th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (4,952 yards, 32 TDs, 9 interceptions), Le’Veon Bell (2,215 total yards, 11 TDs), Antonio Brown (129 catches, 1,711 total yards, 13 TDs), Jason Worilds (7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss), Cameron Heyward (7.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss), and Lawrence Timmons (132 tackles).
9. 2015 Season – 10-6-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2015 season in second place in the AFC North with a 10-6-0 record, but couldn’t make it past the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. They were ranked 3rd in yards for, 4th in points for, 21st in yards against, and 11th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,938 yards, 21 TDs, 16 interceptions), DeAngelo Williams (1,274 total yards, 11 TDs), Antonio Brown (136 catches, 1,834 yards, 10 TDs), Cameron Heyward (7.0 sacks, 15 tackles for loss), Mike Mitchell (3 interceptions, 9 passes defensed), and Lawrence Timmons (119 tackles).
10. 2016 Season – 11-5-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2016 season in first place in the AFC North with an 11-5-0 record, but couldn’t make it past the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game. The team was ranked 7th in yards for, 10th in points for, 12th in yards against, and 10th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,819 yards, 29 TDs, 13 interceptions), Le’Veon Bell (1,884 total yards, 9 TDs), Antonio Brown (106 catches, 1,293 total yards, 12 TDs), James Harrison (5.0 sacks, 9 tackles for loss), Artie Burns (3 interceptions, 13 passes defensed), and Lawrence Timmons (114 tackles).
11. 2017 Season – 13-3-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2017 season in first place in the AFC North with a 13-3-0 record and had a first-round bye in the playoffs, but lost to the Jaguars in the Divisional Round. They were ranked 3rd in yards for, 8th in points for, 5th in yards against, and 7th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (4,251 yards, 28 TDs, 14 interceptions), Le’Veon Bell (1,946 total yards, 11 TDs), Antonio Brown (101 catches, 1,533 yards, 9 TDs), Cameron Heyward (12.0 sacks, 16 tackles for loss), Ryan Shazier (3 interceptions, 11 passes defensed), and Sean Davis (92 tackles).
12. 2018 Season – 9-6-1
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2018 season in second place in the AFC North with a 9-6-1 record, but failed to make it to the playoffs for the fourth time since Tomlin became head coach. They were ranked 4th in yards for, 6th in points for, 6th in yards against, and 16th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (5,129 yards, 34 TDs, 16 interceptions), James Conner (1,470 total yards, 13 TDs), Juju Smith-Schuster (111 catches, 1,439 yards, 7 TDs), Antonio Brown (104 catches, 1,297 yards, 15 TDs), and T.J. Watt (13.0 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 6 forced fumbles, 21 quarterback hits).
13. 2019 Season – 8-8-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2019 season in second place in the AFC North with an 8-8-0 record, but failed to make it to the playoffs for the fifth time (second straight) since Tomlin was named head coach. They ranked 30th in yards for, 27th in points for, 5th in yards against, and 5th in points against.
They were led by Mason Rudolph (1,765 yards, 13 TDs, 9 interceptions), James Conner (715 total yards, 7 TDs), James Washington (735 yards, 3 TDs), Diontae Johnson (721 yards, 5 TDs), T.J. Watt (14.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 8 forced fumbles), Bud Dupree (11.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss), and Joe Haden and Minkah Fitzpatrick (5 interceptions each).
14. 2020 Season – 12-4-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2020 season in first place in the AFC North with a 12-4-0 record, but couldn’t make it past the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. They were ranked 24th in yards for, 12th in points for, 3rd in yards against, and 3rd in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,803 yards, 33 TDs, 10 interceptions), James Conner (936 total yards, 6 TDs), Diontae Johnson (88 catches, 938 yards, 7 TDs), Chase Claypool (889 yards, 11 TDs), T.J. Watt (15.0 sacks, 23 tackles for loss), Stephon Tuitt (11.0 sacks), and Minkah Fitzpatrick (4 interceptions).
15. 2021 Season – 9-7-1
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2021 season in second place in the AFC North with a 9-7-1 record, but failed to make it past the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. They were ranked 23rd in yards for, 21st in points for, 24th in yards against, and 20th in points against.
They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (3,740 yards, 22 TDs, 10 interceptions), Najee Harris (1,667 total yards, 10 TDs), Diontae Johnson (107 catches, 1,214 yards, 8 TDs), T.J. Watt (22.5 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, 5 forced fumbles), Cameron Heyward (10.0 sacks, 15 tackles for loss), and Minkah Fitzpatrick (124 tackles, 2 interceptions).
16. 2022 Season – 9-8-0
Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2022 season in third place in the AFC North with a 9-8-0 record, but failed to make it to the playoffs for the sixth time since Tomlin became head coach. They were ranked 23rd in yards for, 26th in points for, 13th in yards against, and 10th in points against.
They were led by Kenny Pickett (2,404 yards, 7 TDs, 9 interceptions), Najee Harris (1,263 total yards, 10 TDs), Diontae Johnson (86 catches, 907 yards), George Pickens (825 yards, 5 TDs), Alex Highsmith (14.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 5 forced fumbles), Cameron Heyward (10.5 sacks), and Minkah Fitzpatrick (6 interceptions, 11 passes defensed).
What’s Next for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Mike Tomlin is entering his 17th season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and will start the season with a 163-93-2 record since 2007 – a win percentage of .636, which is better than his predecessor’s .623 in 15 seasons. There’s no doubt that Mike Tomlin is one of the best head coaches of his generation.
After two consecutive seasons with nine wins, one has to wonder if he can get the Steelers back to the double-digit win mark in 2023. They last did it in 2020 when they finished 12-4-0 and have done it a total of nine times since Tomlin arrived – that’s more than half of the time. It’s possible, but it won’t come easy.
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His defense has been in the top half of the league (if not in the top-10) most of his career, but the offense has been the main source of concern these past four seasons. If Kenny Pickett and Najee Harris can turn things around, then a 10-win season is certainly possible for Tomlin – especially with that defense.
Pittsburgh Steelers Have 21 Consecutive Monday Night Football Wins at Home
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered 2023 with four primetime games on their schedule – a Monday Night Football matchup against the Browns in Week 2, a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Raiders in Week 3, and two Thursday Night Football matchups against the Titans (Week 9) and Patriots (Week 14).
The most notable of the bunch was their MNF matchup against the Browns on September 18th. While it’s only Week 2 and teams are still settling into the season, the Steelers had a lot at stake considering they had won their past 20 Monday Night Football games at home (Heinz Field)… and no, that’s not a typo!
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers lost a Monday Night Football game at home was on October 14, 1991 – a 20-23 loss to the New York Giants. Since that loss, the Steelers have brought their A-game to one of the biggest stages during the regular season and have come away with win after win after win.
Pittsburgh Steelers Extend Their Home MNF Win Streak to 21 Games!
With 15.4 million viewers on ABC, ESPN+, NFL+, the Pittsburgh Steelers picked a good time to shine when they hosted the Cleveland Browns just a few days ago. They knew what was at stake, the fans knew what was at stake, the announcers knew what was at stake, and the opponents wanted to ruin it.
Spoiler alert – the opponents didn’t ruin it. The Browns definitely gave it their best shot and held the lead on several occasions – including a 22-19 lead at the end of the third quarter – but the Steelers defense was too much to handle and ended up scoring the first touchdown and the last touchdown of the game.
And that defense was scary in all four quarters. They ended up terrorizing the Browns’ offense with six sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, one fumble return touchdown, and one interception return touchdown – becoming the first defense to do that in a single game since 1989.
To honor the success the Pittsburgh Steelers have had on Monday night over the past three decades, let’s take a closer look at each of their 21 consecutive home wins on Monday Night Football – dating back to October 19, 1992.
1. Steelers defeat Bengals 20-0 (October 19, 1992)
On October 19, 1992, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-0 to improve their record to 4-2 on the season. They were led by Dwight Stone, who threw two touchdowns to Neil O’Donnell – a 24-yard touchdown in the second quarter and a 5-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
O’Donnell finished the game with 287 yards and 2 touchdowns, Barry Foster had 108 yards on the ground, and Jeff Graham had 7 catches for 115 yards. The defense finished with three sacks – one for Greg Lloyd, one for Hardy Nickerson, and one for Rod Woodson. Gary Anderson hit two field goals.
2. Steelers defeat Bills 23-0 (November 15, 1993)
On November 15, 1993, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-0 to improve their record to 6-3 on the season. Leroy Thompson scored a 9-yard rushing TD in the first quarter and Eric Green caught a 1-yard pass from Neil O’Donnell in the third quarter, while Gary Anderson hit three field goals.
O’Donnell finished the game with 212 yards and 1 TD, Thompson had 108 yards and 1 TD on the ground, and Green had 6 catches for 69 yards and 1 TD. The defense had three sacks – one from Kenny Davidson, one from Donald Evans, and one from Kevin Greene – while Greene had a fumble recovery.
3. Steelers defeat Oilers 30-14 (October 3, 1994)
On October 3, 1994, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Houston Oilers 30-14 to improve their record to 3-2 on the season. The Steelers held a commanding 30-0 lead early in the fourth quarter and, while the Oilers scored two unanswered touchdowns late in the game, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Neil O’Donnell finished the game with 154 yards and 1 TD, Barry Foster and Bam Morris combined for 185 yards and 2 TDs on the ground, and Eric Green had 3 catches for 35 yards and 1 TD. The defense was electric, finishing with 6.0 sacks – including 2.0 from Kevin Greene and 1.5 from Gerald Williams.
4. Steelers defeat Bills 23-10 (November 14, 1994)
On November 14, 1994, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-10 to improve their record to 7-3 on the season. Much like in their most recent win against the Browns, the Steelers’ defense scored the first touchdown of the game and last touchdown of the game – an interception and fumble return TD.
Neil O’Donnell finished the game with 148 yards passing, Bam Morris and Barry Foster combined for 93 yards on the ground, and Charles Johnson had 4 catches for 40 yards. Kevin Greene had 3.0 sacks, Rod Woodson had the 37-yard pick-six, and Gerald Williams had a fumble recovery TD in the endzone.
5. Steelers defeat Browns 20-3 (November 13, 1995)
On November 13, 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-3 to improve their record to 6-4 on the year. Norm Johnson hit two field goals in the third quarter, Ernie Mills had a 2-yard TD catch from Kordell Stewart, and Yancey Thigpen had a 9-yard TD catch from Neil O’Donnell.
O’Donnell finished the game with 167 yards and 1 TD, Erric Pegram had 112 yards on the ground, and Charles Johnson had 4 catches for 50 yards. Greg Lloyd was the star of the defense, finishing with 2.0 sacks and an interception – while Levon Kirkland and Ray Seals also finished the game with a sack.
6. Steelers defeat Bills 24-6 (September 16, 1996)
On September 16, 1996, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Buffalo Bills 24-6 to improve their record to 2-1 on the season. The Steelers were down 0-3 in the first quarter, but went on to score 24 unanswered points thanks to two TDs by Jerome Bettis, a pick-six by Carnell Lake, and a Norm Johnson field goal.
Mike Tomczak finished the game with 157 yards through the air, Bettis had 133 yards and 2 TDs on the ground, Erric Pegram had 84 yards on the ground, and Kordell Stewart had 3 catches for 65 yards. The defense had four interceptions on Jim Kelly – including two by Levon Kirkland and a pick-six by Lake.
7. Steelers defeat Packers 27-20 (November 9, 1998)
On November 9, 1998, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Green Bay Packers to improve their record to 6-3 on the season. The Steelers scored 27 unanswered points to start, but the Packers came alive in the second half and scored 20 unanswered points of their own – their comeback wasn’t enough, though.
Kordell Stewart finished with 231 yards and 1 TD through the air (37 yards and 1 TD on the ground), Jerome Bettis had 100 yards on the ground, and Courtney Hawkins had 4 catches for 82 yards. Dewayne Washington had an interception, while Donta Jones finished the game with 2.5 sacks.
8. Steelers defeat Falcons 13-9 (October 25, 1999)
On October 25, 1999, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 13-9 to improve their record to 4-3 on the season. The Steelers scored the first 13 points thanks to a 13-yard passing TD from Kordell Stewart and two field goals from Kris Brown. The Falcons started a comeback, but it wasn’t enough.
Stewart finished the game with 127 yards and 1 TD, Jerome Bettis had 80 yards on the ground, and Will Blackwell added 3 catches for 46 yards. Chad Scott had an interception, Joel Steed had 2.0 sacks, Jason Gildon had 1.5 sacks, and Carlos Emmons, Levon Kirkland, and Mike Vrabel each had a sack.
9. Steelers defeat Titans 34-7 (October 29, 2001)
On October 29, 2001, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Tennessee Titans 34-7 to improve their record to 5-1 on the season. The game was tied 7-7 after the Titans scored a TD five seconds into the second quarter, but the Steelers followed that up with 27 unanswered points to run away with an easy victory.
Kordell Stewart finished the game with 232 yards and 1 TD (he also had a rushing TD), Jerome Bettis had 62 yards on the ground, and Plaxico Burress had 6 catches for 151 yards. Brent Alexander and Kendrick Clancy each had an interception, while Jason Gildon had a forced fumble and fumble recovery.
10. Steelers defeat Colts 28-10 (October 21, 2002)
On October 21, 2002, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 28-10 to improve their record to 3-3 on the season. The Steelers scored the first 21 points of the game, but the Colts scored the next 10 as they looked to make a comeback. A touchdown by Hines Ward helped put the game away.
Tommy Maddox finished the game with 188 yards and 2 TDs, Amos Zereoue had 87 yards on the ground, Jerome Bettis had two rushing TDs, and Hines Ward and Plaxico Burress combined for 11 catches, 155 yards, and 2 TDs. The defense came away with 3 INTs, 2.0 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
11. Steelers defeat Ravens 20-19 (October 31, 2005)
On October 31, 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 20-19 to improve their record to 5-2 on the year. The Steelers had a 17-10 lead at the start of the fourth quarter, but the Ravens scored nine unanswered points – luckily, a 37-yard field goal with 1:36 left saved the Steelers’ streak.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 177 yards and 2 TDs, Willie Parker had 63 yards on the ground, Hines Ward had 8 catches for 75 yards, and Heath Miller had 2 receiving TDs. The Steelers’ defense came away with two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, 7 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks.
12. Steelers defeat Ravens 38-7 (November 5, 2007)
On November 5, 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 38-7 to improve their record to 6-2 on the season. They got off to a dominant start and scored the first 35 points of the game before giving up a TD towards the end of the first half. Only 3 points were scored in the second half.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 209 yards and 5 TDs, Santonio Holmes had 110 yards and 2 TDs, Nate Washington had 51 yards and 2 TDs, and Heath Miller had 17 yards and 1 TD. Ed Reed had the team’s only interception, while the rest of the defense had 3.0 sacks and one fumble recovery.
13. Steelers defeat Dolphins 3-0 (November 26, 2007)
On November 26, 2007, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 3-0 to improve their record to 8-3 on the season. The game became known as the ‘Mud Bowl’ for its less-than-ideal playing surface and it wasn’t the most exciting game to watch as only three points were scored, but the Steelers won.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 165 yards through the air, Willie Parker had 81 yards on the ground, and Hines Ward added 9 catches for 88 yards. James Harrison, Aaron Smith, and Brett Keisel each had a sack, while Smith and Lawrence Timmons each had a fumble recovery in the victory.
14. Steelers defeat Ravens 23-20 in OT (September 29, 2008)
On September 29, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in overtime to improve their record to 3-1 on the season. The Steelers were down 13-3 at halftime, but scored 17 unanswered points to take a lead before the Ravens tied it up. The Steelers won with a field goal in OT.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 191 yards and 1 TD and Santonio Holmes finished with 3 catches for 61 yards and 1 TD. On defense, James Harrison had 2.5 sacks, Lawrence Timmons had 1.0 sack, and LaMarr Woodley had 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble that he recovered for a 7-yard TD.
15. Steelers defeat Chiefs 16-13 in OT (November 12, 2012)
On November 12, 2012, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 16-13 in overtime to improve their record to 6-3 on the season. The Chiefs took an early 10-0 lead in the 2nd quarter, but the Steelers fought back to take a 13-10 lead. The Chiefs tied it up as time expired, but Pittsburgh won in OT.
Ben Roethlisberger had 84 yards and 1 TD before leaving the game with an injury, Jonathan Dwyer had 56 yards on the ground, and Heath Miller had 4 catches for 47 yards. Lawrence Timmons had an interception, Brett Keisel had 2.0 sacks, Ryan Clark had 10 tackles, and the Steelers grinded out a win.
16. Steelers defeat Texans 30-23 (October 20, 2014)
On October 20, 2014, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Houston Texans 30-23 to improve their record to 4-3 on the season. The Texans scored the first 13 points of the game, but the Steelers fought back to take a 24-13 lead into the fourth quarter. The Texans attempted a comeback, but fell short of a victory.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 265 yards and 2 TDs, Le’Veon Bell had 145 total yards and 1 receiving TD, and Antonio Brown added 9 receptions for 90 yards. Brett Keisel had the team’s only interception, Lawrence Timmons had the only sack, and the rest of the defense had 2 fumble recoveries.
17. Steelers defeat Bengals 27-3 (September 30, 2019)
On September 30, 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 to improve their record to 1-3 on the season. The Bengals opened the scoring with a field goal in the first quarter, but the Steelers scored 27 unanswered points the rest of the way to cruise their way to an easy victory on MNF.
Mason Rudolph finished the game with 229 yards and 2 TDs, James Conner had 125 total yards and 1 receiving TD, and Diontae Johnson added 6 catches for 77 yards and 1 TD. The defense was dominant and came away with one INT, 8.0 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
18. Steelers defeat Dolphins 27-14 (October 28, 2019)
On October 28, 2019, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-14 to improve their record to 3-4 on the season. The Dolphins scored the first 14 points of the game, but the Steelers finally woke up by the second quarter and scored 27 unanswered points the rest of the way to cruise their way to a win.
Mason Rudolph finished the game with 251 yards and 2 TDs, James Conner had 145 yards and 1 TD on the ground, and Juju Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson combined for 10 catches, 187 yards, and 2 TDs. The defense had one interception, 2.0 sacks, six tackles for loss, and eight passes defended.
19. Steelers defeat Bears 29-27 (November 8, 2021)
On November 8, 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Chicago Bears 29-27 to improve their record to 5-3 on the season. It was a back-and-forth battle that saw the Steelers take a 14-3 lead at halftime and 20-6 lead into the fourth quarter. The Bears came back, but the Steelers won off a FG with 26 seconds left.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 205 yards and 2 TDs, Najee Harris had 62 yards and 1 TD on the ground, and Pat Friermuth added 5 catches for 43 yards and 2 TDs. Cameron Heyward had an interception, T.J. Watt collected 3.0 sacks and 3 tackles for loss, and James Pierre had a forced fumble.
20. Steelers defeat Browns 26-14 (January 3, 2022)
On January 3, 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-14 to improve their record to 8-7-1 on the season. The Steelers scored the first 13 points of the game and had a 19-7 lead with less than 6 minutes left. The Browns scored a TD with 1 minute left, but the Steelers responded 20 seconds later.
Ben Roethlisberger finished the game with 123 yards and 1 TD, Najee Harris had 188 yards and 1 TD on the ground, and Diontae Johnson added 8 catches for 31 yards and 1 TD. The defense came away with two picks and 9.0 sacks – including 4.0 sacks from T.J. Watt and 2.0 sacks from Alex Highsmith.
21. Steelers defeat Browns 26-22 (September 18, 2023)
On September 18, 2023, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns 26-22 to improve their record to 1-1 on the season. The Browns had an early 11-7 lead, but the Steelers took a 16-14 lead into halftime. The Browns took the lead back in the third quarter, but a late defensive TD gave Pit the victory.
Kenny Pickett finished the game with 222 yards and 1 TD, Najee Harris had 43 yards on the ground, and George Pickens added 4 catches for 127 yards and 1 TD. The defense had six sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, one fumble return TD, and one interception return TD.
Didn’t the Pittsburgh Steelers Lose on Monday Night in 2020?
There are a lot of sticklers out there, so it’s important we address something that might have those select individuals saying, “Hey, wait a minute….” – yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers did lose a Monday night game to the Washington Commanders on December 7, 2020. It was Week 13 and they lost the game 17-23.
While the game was played on Monday night at Heinz Field, it technically wasn’t considered a Monday Night Football game. It was originally supposed to be played on Sunday (Dec. 6), but was rescheduled for Monday (Dec. 7) due to a COVID-19 outbreak that postponed their Week 12 matchup vs. the Ravens.
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So, there you go sticklers – the Week 13 loss to the Washington Commanders did happen, but it didn’t ruin their impressive home win streak on MNF. In fact, they would extend that streak to 19 games the following season and will now have an opportunity to extend it to 22 games next year, if given the chance.
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