So, how do you sum up the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season? A wild mix, honestly. A few thrilling highs, a couple of gut-punch losses, and a 10–7 finish that snuck them into the playoffs—but just barely. Digging into the numbers and performances, it’s pretty clear where the team shines… and where they’ve got work to do. While the season may have been uneven, there were still standout performances and promising signs worth celebrating.
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Steelers' Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson on the sideline during a game against the New York Jets in 2024.
Fans who enjoy diving into data, player analysis, stats, and even dabble in sports betting have plenty to unpack from the highs, lows, and statistical quirks of the Steelers’ rollercoaster season. A detailed breakdown of your choices—whether backing the Steelers during their hot streaks or fading them in tougher matchups—can reveal just how many elements clicked into place at the right time.
As of early April, most sportsbooks set Pittsburgh’s 2025 win total at 8.5 games—a line that suggests playoff potential, but not certainty. Their Super Bowl odds, sitting around +3500, position them behind AFC powerhouses like the Chiefs and Bills. In other words, the market views them as a team with upside, but still very much in transition.
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This kind of in-depth look not only highlights where the Steelers found success, but also where key adjustments are still needed. One of the most talked-about areas all season long was the quarterback situation—where Russell Wilson and Justin Fields each brought different strengths to the table. As the season unfolded, their contrasting styles created both opportunities and challenges, shaping the identity of the offense week by week.
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Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson (3) and Justin Fields (2) look on during practice.
Russell Wilson led the offense with 2,482 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He was extremely efficient on December 8 against the Browns with a 101.1 passer rating, throwing for 2 scores. But consistency was an issue. On Christmas Day versus the Chiefs, he threw a costly interception, no touchdowns, and the offense fizzled in a 10–29 loss.
Justin Fields started early in the season, including the opener in Atlanta. His arm didn’t wow anyone, but his mobility gave the offense a different rhythm—more movement, more unpredictability.
George Pickens stayed the top deep threat. Playing in a total of 14 games, he finished the season with 900 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, and had a yards per catch average of 15.3.
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Calvin Austin III made noise on special teams with a punt return TD earlier in the season and added depth as a slot option. Tight end Pat Freiermuth stayed consistent in the red zone, finishing with 7 touchdown catches total.
Pittsburgh’s run defense held firm for much of the season, including in their 18–16 win over the Ravens on November 17. Baltimore managed just 19 rushing attempts, but still squeezed out 124 yards, with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson both breaking off chunk plays. Through the air, the Steelers allowed 207 passing yards, including a 42-yard bomb to Isaiah Likely and a late 16-yard touchdown to Zay Flowers. The secondary bent but didn’t break—helped by a key interception and two forced fumbles that ultimately swung the game in Pittsburgh’s favor.
They finished 8th in points allowed per game, but the unit was gassed in several late-game situations, especially during the final four-game stretch where they dropped three straight heading into the playoffs.
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Pittsburgh Steelers' Patrick Queen forces a fumble on Ravens' Isaiah Likely in Week 11 of 2024.
After climbing to 10–3, Pittsburgh looked like a team on the rise. One of those wins came in a wild 44–38 shootout against the Bengals, where the offense exploded for over 500 yards. But the high didn’t last. They dropped their final four games—including a blowout loss to Baltimore—and by the time they met the Ravens again in the Wild Card Round, they were out of steam. Final score: 28–14, and yet another early exit.
There are pieces in place. However, with Wilson and Fields both gone now in free agency, the Steelers will need to revamp their quarterback room before pushing forward.
Najee Harris and George Pickens proved to be reliable pillars, with Harris quietly notching his fourth straight 1,000-yard season, highlighted by a standout Week 13 performance against the Bengals—118 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 44–38 win. Jaylen Warren remained a steady complement in the backfield as well.
With a 10–7 record and their sixth straight playoff exit, the Steelers must move from “good enough to qualify” to “built to contend.” The numbers don’t lie—they’re close, but not quite there yet.
