Prior to last season, the Steelers' ability to get to the quarterback has been unmatched by any other team for a half decade. However, the team took a significant step backward in 2022, and T.J. Watt's pectoral injury wasn't the only reason for the drop in production.
In 2021, the Steelers' 55 sacks led the NFL and were four more than the second-place Vikings. In 2020, the Steelers' 56 sacks in 16 games led the NFL and were three more than the second-place Rams. The Steelers' 54 sacks led the NFL in 2019. In 2018, the Steelers and Chiefs tied with the most sacks in the league with 52.