ThePittsburgh Steelerswill be looking to do something they haven't since the 2016 NFL playoffs when they host theHouston Texansin a wild-card round matchup: win a postseason game.
The Steelers made the playoffs for the sixth time in nine seasons afterbeating the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in Week 18to clinch the AFC North. In their five most recent appearances, they have been one-and-done, losing every single season in the wild-card round.
Naturally, Pittsburgh's lack of recent postseason success has put a spotlight on Mike Tomlin's playoff record. While the 53-year-old coach enjoyed success early in his career and helped the Steelers win Super Bowl 43 in his second season, his record hasn't been nearly as pristine in recent seasons.
Here's what to know about Tomlin's playoff record and how the Steelers have fared in the postseason in recent years.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Mike Tomlin playoff record
Tomlin has led the Steelers to playoff appearances in 13 of his 19 seasons with the team. He has thus far coached in 19 playoff games with Pittsburgh, and the Steelers' Jan. 12 game against the Texans will be his 20th.
Tomlin has a record of 8-11 across his playoff career to date. Below is a year-by-year breakdown of his performance since becoming the Pittsburgh coach in 2007.
2007: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2008: 3-0; Super Bowl 43 champions
2010: 2-1; lost in Super Bowl 45
2011: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2014: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2015: 1-1; lost in divisional round
2016: 2-1; lost in AFC championship game
2017: 0-1; lost in divisional round
2020: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2021: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2023: 0-1; lost in wild card round
2024: 0-1; lost in wild card round
Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 NFL playoffs, which were contested in 2017. He will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak during the 2025 NFL playoffs.
Mike Tomlin record with the Steelers
Regular season: 193-114-2
Playoffs: 8-11
Overall: 201-125-2
Tomlin has 193 regular-season wins, which is tied with Steelers legend Chuck Noll for the most in franchise history and the ninth-most in NFL history.
Tomlin is one of just 11 coaches in NFL history to win at least 200 games in the regular season and postseason combined. He can become the ninth in the league's history to log 200 in just the regular season if he wins seven games during the 2026 NFL season.
Tomlin has never had a losing season as head coach of the Steelers. The team has posted at least eight victories in all 19 of his seasons with the team.
USA TODAY Sports' Jack McKessy also contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Mike Tomlin is on a playoff losing streak. Here's his overall record
