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Steelers Spin: Last Chance Dance

Never before in the modern-day history of the Pittsburgh Steelers has one of their teams entered the playoffs with such an overshadowing gloom and sense of dystopia.

The Steelers whiffed 0-for-4 against playoff quality opponents the last portion of their schedule and enter the postseason competition as more of a smoldering mass than a sharp-as-steel legitimate contender.

Not too long ago, in 2024, the Steelers were riding high atop the National Football League rankings, being spoken of as having Super Bowl mettle, and Coach Mike Tomlin was already being fitted for his Coach of the Year robes.