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30 worst NFL Playoff teams of all time

By Cody Williams

Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs as Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Dan Skuta (55) defends in the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs as Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Dan Skuta (55) defends in the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet on the sidelines as the Steelers play the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A Pittsburgh Steelers helmet on the sidelines as the Steelers play the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 20-12. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

24. 1989 Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL. However, there have been some dark times for the organization and, even though they made it into the playoffs after a 9-7 showing in the 1989 regular season, that 1989 Steelers team is unquestionably part of those dark times.

Bubby Brister started 14 games at quarterback for the Steelers in the 1989 season. The case for why they are one of the worst playoff teams in NFL history could probably stop and hinge on that fact alone, but it gets worse for this team. Their two-man rushing attack of Tim Worley and fullback Merril Hoge was terribly unproductive as they combined to average only 90.1 yards per game on the ground with Worley averaging a mere 3.9 yards per carry and Hoge coming in at only 3.3 yards per carry.

The defense in Pittsburgh for the 1989 season was solid, but that’s as complimentary as you can be of that side of the ball as they were certainly nothing special. This team’s Achilles heel was always their lackluster offense. They may have won an overtime playoff game in the first round and only lost by one to the Broncos in the second round, but Brister and company have to be considered one of the worst postseason participants ever.

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