1946 - 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers Games

Steel Curtain Season Summary: In 1969, the Steelers were a joke. One win, 13 losses, and decades of futility behind them. But Chuck Noll had a plan. He didn't want quick fixes or flash. He wanted tough, smart, disciplined football players. He drafted Joe Greene first, then kept building. Terry Bradshaw. Mel Blount. Jack Ham. Franco Harris. In 1974, he added Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, Mike Webster and Donnie Shell. All of these men are enshrined in Canton. Read More...

It burst into life in 1972 with one impossible play, and it culminated in back-to-back Super Bowl wins... TWICE. Franco's Immaculate Reception -- the greatest play in NFL history -- ignited an unmatched run of dominance. The Steel Curtain defense crushed opponents. The offense soared when it mattered most. Together, they became the greatest dynasty the game has ever seen.

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I find the above stats incredibly interesting. During their 8-year playoff run, the Steeler offense ranked in the top 5 for points scored just as often as the defense ranked in the top 5 for fewest points allowed: 6 times each.

At first glance, this might suggest the offense was underrated in the early years of the Steel Curtain. But a closer look tells a different story. In nearly every season, the offense ranked higher in points scored than in yardage, a clear sign that the defense was setting them up with short fields and scoring opportunities.

Once the defense finally gave way to age and became average, the dynasty immediately ended.