The Pittsburgh Steelers’ late-season collapse was nothing short of historic. They went from Super Bowl contenders to playoff flops in the blink of an eye, leaving fans and analysts alike scratching their heads.
Remember when the Steelers were 10-3 and cruising towards the AFC North title? They had a two-game lead over the Ravens with the head-to-head tiebreaker in hand. It seemed like they were destined for a deep playoff run.
But then, the wheels came off. The Steelers lost their final four regular season games and their Wild Card matchup against the Ravens, marking the first time in NFL history that a 10-win team has ended the season on a five-game losing streak.
It wasn’t just that they lost; it was how they lost. The Steelers were outscored by a whopping 52 points during that stretch, managing just 14.3 points per game. They looked completely outmatched and demoralized, a far cry from the dominant team they were earlier in the season.
This collapse puts the Steelers in the same category as some of the most infamous meltdowns in NFL history. The 2023 Eagles, the 1999 Lions, and the 1986 Jets all suffered similar late-season collapses after promising starts. But the Steelers’ 2024 season might just take the cake as the worst of them all.
It’s a tough pill to swallow for Steelers fans, who were hoping for a Super Bowl run. But this collapse will be remembered for years to come as one of the most epic meltdowns in NFL history.
