In the last 20 years, the Steelers have made the playoffs in 6 of 7 seasons in which they lost their season opener.
Before Sunday’s loss to the Ravens to start the season, the Steelers have not lost their season opener since the 2002 season in which the finished 10-5-1.
|
Season |
Season Opener Result |
Record |
Season Result |
|
2002 |
30-14 loss at New England |
10-5-1 |
Lost to Tennessee in Divisional Round |
|
2001 |
21-3 loss at Jacksonville |
13-3 |
Lost to New England in AFC Championship Game |
|
2000 |
16-0 loss to Baltimore |
9-7 |
Missed Playoffs |
|
1997 |
37-7 loss to Dallas |
11-5 |
Lost to Denver in the AFC Championship Game |
|
1996 |
24-9 loss at Jacksonville |
10-6 |
Lost to New England in Divisional Round |
|
1994 |
26-9 loss to Dallas |
12-4 |
Lost to San Diego in the AFC Championship Game |
|
1993 |
24-13 loss to San Francisco |
9-7 |
Lost to Kansas City in AFC Wildcard Game |
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