Since the Super Bowl began, the Steelers have made the playoffs 26 times. This is through the 2011 season.
No. The Steelers did not make the 2009 playoffs. So they cannot defend their Super Bowl.
For the 2005 playoffs, the Steelers went in as the sixth seed. They won Super Bowl XL after winning in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Denver.
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The Oakland Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers made the playoffs following their wins in Superbowls IX, X and XIII. They failed to make the playoffs after winning Super Bowls XIV, XL and XLIII.
As of September 29th, 2014, The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently 2-2. It is still early in the season and it is unknown as to whether or not they will make the playoffs or the Super Bowl.
The starter was Neil O'Donnell and the backup was Bubby Brister.
As of October 2nd, 2014, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2. It is still very early in the season so it is difficult to determine if the Pittsburgh Steelers will make the playoffs, let alone the Super Bowl. Stay tuned.
Once; Super Bowl XLV.
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In 2008, the Phoenix Cardinals beat the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles in the playoffs to get to the Super Bowl.
No. The Steelers' first NFL title was in Super Bowl IX.