The Pittsburgh Steelers were never even close to expected to win Monday’s Wildcard game versus the Buffalo Bills. Indeed, the home-team Bills were favored by a touchdown and a field goal. While the game was delayed by a day, however, it didn’t take long for Buffalo to set the tone, going up 14-0 early.
And it’s a good thing Steelers fans have grown accustomed to upsetting postseason losses, because the trend continued to conclude the 2023 season, marking their fifth consecutive going back to 2016. Since beating the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round that year, Pittsburgh has known only defeat in the playoffs.