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Pittsburgh Steelers
American football team and individual records ranging from most passing yards in a single season to all time coach winning percentages.
Individual single-season records
There's been a plethora of
NFL players and a myriad of Pittsburgh Steelers players over the duration of its existence; these individuals happen to be the most successful...
Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Defensive
Kicking
Returning
Punt returns
Kick returns
Coaching
Miscellaneous
Individual career-with-franchise records
There's been a plethora of NFL players and a myriad of Pittsburgh Steelers players over the duration of its existence; these individuals happen to be the most successful over the course of their career with the Steelers...
Passing leaders
Passing yards : 64,088
Ben Roethlisberger (2004–2021), 27,989
Terry Bradshaw (1970–1983), 13,328
Kordell Stewart (1995–2002), 12,867
Neil O'Donnell (1991–1995), 10,104
Bubby Brister (1986–1992)
Passing touchdowns : 418
Ben Roethlisberger (2004–2021), 212
Terry Bradshaw (1970–1983), 70
Kordell Stewart (1995–2002), 68
Neil O'Donnell (1991–1995), 66
Bobby Layne (1958–1962)
Rushing leaders
Rushing yards : 11,950
Franco Harris (1972–1983), 10,571
Jerome Bettis (1996–2005), 5,378
Willie Parker (2004–2009), 5,336
Le'Veon Bell (2013–2018), 4,381
John Henry Johnson (1960–1965)
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Rushing touchdowns : 91
Franco Harris (1972–1983), 78
Jerome Bettis (1996–2005), 35
Le'Veon Bell (2013–2018), 35
Kordell Stewart (1995–2002), 32
Terry Bradshaw (1970–1983)
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Receiving leaders
Receiving touchdowns : 85
Hines Ward (1998–2011), 74
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 63
John Stallworth (1974–1987), 51
Lynn Swann (1974–1982), 45
Heath Miller (2005–2016)
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Receiving yards : 12,083
Hines Ward (1998–2011), 11,207
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 8,723
John Stallworth (1974–1987), 6,569
Heath Miller (2005–2016), 6,018
Louis Lipps (1984–1991)
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Receptions : 1,000
Hines Ward (1998–2011), 837
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 592
Heath Miller (2005–2016), 537
John Stallworth (1974–1987), 358
Louis Lipps (1984-1991)
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Defensive leaders
Tackles 740
James Farrior (2002–2011), 679
Lawrence Timmons (2007–2016), 677
Carnell Lake 1989–1998, 659
Greg Lloyd (1988–1997), 644
Rod Woodson (1987–1996), 639
Levon Kirkland (1992–2000), 583
Troy Polamalu (2003–2014), 564
James Harrison (2002–2017), 518
Ike Taylor (2003–2014), 448
Darren Perry (1992–1998)
Sacks : 96.5
T. J. Watt (2017–present), 80.5
James Harrison (2002–2017), 80.5
Cameron Heyward (2011–present), 78
L. C. Greenwood (1969–1981), 77.5
Joe Greene (1969–1981), 77
Jason Gildon (1994–2003), 60
Joey Porter (1999–2006), 59
Keith Willis (1981–1991), 57
LaMarr Woodley (2007–2013), 55
Dwight White (1971–1980)
Interceptions : 57
Mel Blount (1970–1983), 52
Jack Butler (1951–1959), 51
Donnie Shell (1974–1987), 38
Rod Woodson (1987–1996), 37
Dwayne Woodruff (1979–1990), 36
Mike Wagner (1971–1980), 32
Jack Ham (1971–1982),
Darren Perry (1992–1998) and
Troy Polamalu (2003–2014), 28
Jack Lambert (1974–1984)
Kicking leaders
Returning
Punt returning
Most punt return yards : 2,362
Rod Woodson (1987–1996), 1,759
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 1,650
Antwaan Randle El (2002–2010), 1,259
Theo Bell (1976–1980), 1,212
Louis Lipps (1984–1991)
Most punt return touchdowns : 4
Antonio Brown (2010–2018) and
Antwaan Randle El (2002–2010), 3
Louis Lipps (1984–1991) and
Ray Mathews (1951–1959) and 2
Rod Woodson (1987–1996)
Kick returning
Most kick return yards : 4,894
Rod Woodson (1987–1996), 2,866
Larry Anderson (1978–1981), 2,720
Lynn Chandnois (1950–1956), 2,086
Dwight Stone (1987–1994), 1,771
Will Blackwell (1997–2001)
Most kick return touchdowns : 3
Lynn Chandnois (1950–1956), 2
Rod Woodson (1987–1996) and
Will Blackwell (1997–2001) and 13 other players have 1, the most recent being
JuJu Smith-Schuster (2017–2021)
Coaching
Miscellaneous records
Most points scored : 1,343
Gary Anderson (1982–1994), 969
Chris Boswell (2015–present), 919
Jeff Reed (2002–2010), 731
Roy Gerela (1971–1978), 600
Franco Harris (1972–1983)
Most games played : 249
Ben Roethlisberger (2004–2021), 220
Mike Webster (1974–1990) 217
Hines Ward (1998–20011), 201
Donnie Shell (1974–1987), 200
Mel Blount (1970–1983), 197
Gary Anderson (1982–1994)
Most touchdowns scored : 100
Franco Harris (1972–1983), 86
Hines Ward (1998–2011), 80
Jerome Bettis (1996–2005), 79
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 64
John Stallworth (1974–1987)
Most two-point conversions made : 5
Hines Ward (1998–2011), 4
Antonio Brown (2010–2018), 3
Heath Miller (2005–2015) and
Charles Johnson (1994–1998), 2
JuJu Smith-Schuster (2017–2021),
James Conner (2017–2020),
Mewelde Moore (2008–2011) and
Markus Wheaton (2013–2016)
Team records
These are some of the best statistics put up by the Steelers...
1933–present
Most points scored in a season : 436
Steelers (2014 season) , 428
Steelers (2018 season) , 423
Steelers (2015 season) , 416
Steelers (1979 season) and
Steelers (2020 season)
Largest point differential in a season : 211
Steelers (1975 season) , 204
Steelers (1979 season) , 168
Steelers (1972 season) , 161
Steelers (1978 season) , 154
Steelers (1979 season)
Largest point deficit overcome in a game : 21 (
Baltimore Ravens Oct. 5 1997), 21 (
Buffalo Bills Dec. 15, 1985), 21 (
Chicago Cardinals Oct. 11, 1953), 18 (
Cincinnati Bengals Nov. 19, 1995) and 17 (
Indianapolis Colts Dec. 27 2020)
Best W/L percentage against another team : .857
Carolina Panthers (6–1), .853
Atlanta Falcons (14–2–1), .818
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9–2), .769
Indianapolis Colts (20–6), .750
New York Jets (18–6)
Individuals with NFL records
Offense
The following are records that are held by QB
Ben Roethlisberger (2004–2021):
Most career 500-yard passing games: 4
Most completions in a regular or postseason game: 47
Most passing yards in a relief appearance: 379
Most passing yards in consecutive postseason games: 970
Most TD passes in a two-game span: 12
Only player with consecutive games of 6+ TD passes
Only player with consecutive postseason games of 4+ TD passes
The following are records that are held by FB
Franco Harris (1972–1984):
Most career playoff touches: 451
Most career playoff rushing attempts: 400
Most receptions without a TD : 86
Diontae Johnson (2019-present)
Defense
Special teams
Coaching
Team NFL records
Single-season
Second most games won (2004 tied) and third most games won in a season by a franchise (1978 tied)
Most rushing TD's since merger (33 in 1976)
Most seasons with a player leading the NFL in sacks (3,
T. J. Watt )
Most AFC games with a 100+ yard rusher (
Barry Foster , 1992)
Highest passer rating and highest completion percentage by a rookie (
Ben Roethlisberger , 2004)
Most punt returns in a season (71 in 1976) and 2nd most punt returns in a season (67 in 1974)
Tied for fewest fair catches in a season (0 in 1977)
Tied for most opponent fumbles recovered by an AFC player (
Jack Lambert , 1976)
Tied for most touchdowns after fumble recovery (
Jim Bradshaw , 1964)
Most road wins in a season, postseason included (9 games, 2005)
One of two sixth-seeded teams (along with the
Green Bay Packers ) to ever win the Super Bowl (
Super Bowl XL )
All-time
Most consecutive non-losing seasons to begin coaching career (16,
Mike Tomlin )
Most consecutive games with a sack (75)
Tied (
New England Patriots ) most Super Bowl wins (six)
Most conference championship games played in [AFC] (15 – all with AFC) – The
San Francisco 49ers have most appearances with 16
Most conference championship games hosted [AFC or NFC] (8)
Second most division titles won by any team in the history of the NFL (20 – second only to Dallas's 21) (all with AFC Central & North)
Most post-merger regular season games won (486)
Highest post-merger winning percentage [regular season & playoffs] (61.1%)
Highest post-merger regular season winning percentage (61%)
Quarterback with lowest interception percentage for a career (
Neil O'Donnell )
Most consecutive games with a touchdown reception among AFC teams (11) Buddy Dial, 1959–1960
Most post-merger seasons leading league in fewest total yards allowed (5 tied)
Most post-merger seasons leading league in fewest rushing yards allowed (6)
Most seasons leading AFC in fewest passing yards allowed (6)
Most post-merger seasons leading AFC in sacks (3)
Player with most AFC games played, most NFL career points, most seasons with 100+ points, most FG attempts and FGs made (
Gary Anderson )
Player with most AFC interceptions and most NFL yards gained and most NFL touchdowns after interception (
Rod Woodson )
References
Franchise Stadiums Culture Lore Rivalries Media Division championships (24) Conference championships (8) League championships (6) Retired numbers Hall of Fame members Current league affiliations