There has been a consistent theme in every one of the Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff losses during their near-decade-long losing streak. Their vaunted defense has completely fallen apart early and never gave the offense a chance, giving up 38.8 points per game during their six-game postseason losing streak.
That finally changed this year, as the Steelers' defense allowed just 17 points in their playoff matchup Monday night against the Houston Texans. The Steelers obviously won then...right?
Wrong.
Aaron Rodgers and the offense were absolutely dreadful from start to finish, only putting up six points and going 2-13 on third downs, including 0-6 in the first half.