When was the last time the Pittsburgh Steelers were 4-5?

The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers started the season 4-5 was in the 2016 season, after a 30-35 loss against the Cowboys. The Steelers finished the season 11-5 and eventually lost in the Conference Championship in the playoffs.

How many times have the Pittsburgh Steelers started the season 4-5?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have started the season 4-5 a total of 12 times, in the 1935, 1950, 1953-1955, 1957, 1961, 1970-1971, 1985, 1989 and 2016 seasons.

How often have the Pittsburgh Steelers made the playoffs after starting 4-5?

Out of the 12 times the Pittsburgh Steelers started the season 4-5, they went on to make the playoffs 2 times, or 16.7% of the time.

All Pittsburgh Steelers Seasons Which Started 4-5

Year	Started	Point Diff	Final Record	Result
2016	4-5	+8	11-5	Lost CC
1989	4-5	-97	9-7	Lost Div
1985	4-5	+30	7-9	Missed Playoffs
1971	4-5	-11	6-8	Missed Playoffs
1970	4-5	-25	5-9	Missed Playoffs
1961	4-5	+41	6-8	Missed Playoffs
1957	4-5	-46	6-6	Missed Playoffs
1955	4-5	-47	4-8	Missed Playoffs
1954	4-5	+9	5-7	Missed Playoffs
1953	4-5	-49	6-6	Missed Playoffs
1950	4-5	-30	6-6	Missed Playoffs
1935	4-5	-66	4-8	Missed Playoffs

Year

Started

Point Diff

Final Record

Result

2016

4-5

11-5

Lost CC

1989

4-5

-97