The Pittsburgh Steelers overall record against the New England Patriots is 16-19. On the road it is 4-7. The Steelers were leading the series 12-5 until the Brady effect began to change the balance in 2001.
When the Steelers won their third Super Bowl at the end of the 1978 season, it set a new NFL record. The success was made even more sweeter as it was Dallas that were humbled, suffering a 35-31 defeat.
The Steelers entered the following season with the deserved title of Super Steelers, and it was a label they were determined to live up to.