1976 Pittsburgh Steelers Season
Season Summary: The 1976 Steelers overcame a 1-4 start to win 10 straight games, powered by the most dominant defense in NFL history. Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, and Mean Joe Greene anchored a unit that gave up only 28 points and 2 touchdowns over the final 9 games. The Steel Curtain posted a record 5 shutouts, including 3 in a row, and allowed just 138 points all season, the fewest in the Super Bowl era.
On offense, Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier each rushed for over 1,000 yards. After crushing the Colts 40-14 in the playoffs, injuries to Franco and Rocky crippled the Steelers in an AFC title loss to Oakland. The ’76 Steelers are still considered one of the greatest teams to never win a Super Bowl. A legendary defense, just short of a three-peat... and perhaps the most talented Steelers team ever.