We all know what the Steelers defense does to teams during games. But how have teams fared in games after playing the Steelers?
Houston- Lost 3 in a row after losing to Pittsburgh
Cleveland- Lost the next week, then beat Cincinnati
Philadelphia- Lost next 2 after beating Pittsburgh
Baltimore- Lost next 2 after losing to Pittsburgh in overtime
Jacksonville- Beat Denver then lost next two
Cincinnati- Lost, then beat Jacksonville
NY Giants- Won 5 in a row after beating Pittsburgh
Washington- Lost to Dallas then beat Seattle. Have gone 1-4 since losing to Pittsburgh
Indianapolis- Won 5 in a row after beating Pittsburgh
San Diego- Lost two games after losing to Pittsburgh
Cincinnati- Lost twice after losing to Pittsburgh
New England- Beat Seattle and Oakland after losing to Pittsburgh
Dallas- Beat the Giants after losing to Pittsburgh last week.
In total, this brings opponents to 5-8 in games after playing the Steelers (regardless of bye weeks). Additionally, in the second game after playing the Steelers, these teams are 6-6 (regardless of bye, Dallas withstanding because they have only played once after losing to us).
So, with Baltimore and Dallas matching up next week, Dallas has a higher chance (50%) of winning than Baltimore does (38%), based solely on how teams fare after playing the Steelers.
What does this mean? Not only does the Steelers defense punish teams in games they play, but those teams are still hurting a week later.
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