The Steelers best year is often debated, but the 1978 season is frequently cited due to a dominant 14-2 record and a Super Bowl victory. The 2004 season had the best regular season record 15-1 but ended in the AFC championship. The 1975 season is also a strong contender. It marked the team’s second consecutive Superbowl win and is considered by many to be the peak of the 1970s dynasty.

The Steelers current best players on the team include T.J. Watt is the top edge rusher on the team. Then you have Cam Heyward, a highly graded defensive lineman. Alex Highsmith a productive linebacker with a high overall grade. Jaylen Warren A running back who leads the team in rushing attempts and yards per attempt. 

All time players for the Steelers include Franco Harris a running back and the most statistically successful one in franchise history. Terry Bradshaw a hall of fame quarterback who won four super bowls and was the second player to win two super bowl MVP awards. Hines Ward was the franchise leader in receiving yards. Joe Green was a legendary defensive lineman considered one of the greatest players in the team’s history. Jack Lambert a hall of fame linebacker from the 1970s dynasty team. Donnie Shell a four time pro-bowler and one of the first black players to play a starting position in the NFL and he was a safety for the Steelers. Jack Ham is considered one of the best linebackers to ever play the game. Mel Blount a four time pro bowler and one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history. 

The Steelers are ranked 1st in the AFC North Division with a 6-4 record and are 17th in overall predictive rankings. On the offensive side they are ranked 28th overall. With specific rankings of 29th in rushing and 23rd in passing. Defensively their rankings are 28th overall 13th in rushing and 32 in passing.