The Pittsburgh Steelers are once again staring down a familiar milestone - and this time, history is on the line.
At 7-6 with four games left in the regular season, the Steelers are just two wins away from clinching a winning record. That would mark their 22nd straight season finishing .500 or better, a run of consistency unmatched in NFL history.
Right now, they’re tied with the Dallas Cowboys, who notched 21 consecutive non-losing seasons from 1965 to 1985. One more solid finish, and the Steelers stand alone.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate what that really means in today’s NFL. In a league built on parity, where injuries, schedule swings, and front office turnover can tank a season in a heartbeat, the Steelers have managed to avoid the bottom for over two decades. That’s not just impressive - it’s rare air.
The remaining path won’t be easy, but it’s manageable. Pittsburgh closes the season with games against the Dolphins and Ravens at home, and road trips to Detroit and Cleveland.
That’s a tough slate, no doubt - especially with Miami and Baltimore both in the playoff hunt - but the Steelers have made a habit of grinding out wins when it matters most. And based on current betting odds, they’re favored to snag at least two more victories, which would push them to nine wins and secure that historic 22nd straight non-losing season.
Still, there’s a growing sense in Pittsburgh that simply staying above water isn’t enough anymore. The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2017, and while Mike Tomlin’s remarkable run of stability has earned him respect across the league, the expectations in Steel City remain sky-high. Fans are starting to wonder: when does consistency turn into complacency?
Tomlin’s teams have always had a knack for resilience - whether it’s overcoming injuries, quarterback changes, or midseason slumps. But the bar in Pittsburgh isn’t just about avoiding losing seasons.
It’s about chasing championships. And while this franchise has been the model of steadiness, the next step is turning that consistency into postseason success.
For now, though, the Steelers are on the brink of a record that speaks volumes. Twenty-two straight years without a losing season?
That’s the kind of legacy that defines a franchise. And if they can finish strong, they won’t just be in the record books - they’ll own a piece of NFL history.