NFL's 30 best teams that didn't win the Super Bowl

NFL’s 30 best teams that didn’t win the Super Bowl

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after throwing an interception during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans react to a video tribute to Steelers former defensive tackle Joe Greene (not pictured) against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

20. 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers

When most think of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970s, disappointment is not what comes to mind. The Steelers were an absolute juggernaut in the decade, reaching the playoffs in every season from 1972-79, and winning four Super Bowls in that span. However, Pittsburgh had its most dominant defensive season in 1976 but could not reach the big game.

Pittsburgh dealt with injuries throughout the campaign on offense but held the fort due to some of the best defensive play of all-time. The Steelers amassed five shutouts in 14 games, including three consecutively during the middle of the season. By the end of the regular season, the Steelers had a 10-4 mark and won the AFC Central, beating out the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pittsburgh went on to crush the Baltimore Colts at Municipal Stadium in the opening round of the playoffs, but lost running backs Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier to injury. In the AFC Championship game, the Steelers were taken apart by the eventual Super Bowl-champion Oakland Raiders, who including the postseason went 16-1 that season.

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