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1976 Steelers Defense Dominated But Fell Short | Pittsburgh Steelers News
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The 1976 Steelers, coming off two Super Bowl wins and loaded with legendary talent, started the season 1-4 but roared back with nine straight wins thanks to a dominant defense that recorded five shutouts. Despite stars like Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier, the offense sputtered without Terry Bradshaw, who missed six games. Their playoff run ended in heartbreak against the Raiders, as the defense faltered and the offense couldn’t deliver. A season of near-perfect defense and crushing offensive inconsistency left fans wondering: what if?
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