Steelers Improve to 6-0 with many Odd Stats Against Titans
The Steelers went into week seven at 5-0, playing the also undefeated Titans. Just when it looked like they might route the Titans by going up by 20, they managed to keep fans on the edge of their seats, allowing the Titans to narrow the score to within 3 points.
In the end, thanks to a crucial intentional grounding penalty, which is a spot foul, the Titans lost 10 yards from the 25-yard line to the 35-yard line, and a loss of down, they had to attempt a 45-yard field goal to tie the Steelers.15 year Veteran Stephen Gostkowski then proceeded to miss the field goal wide right. You can see the missed field goal and other highlights here.
Thus it’s the third time since 2019, the Titans have missed a 45 yard field goal in which they lost the game by three points or less. The last time the Steelers won a game thanks to a missed 45 yard field goal? Well in overtime Phil Dawson missed a game-winning 45-yard field goal in overtime in a September 29, 2002 game and the Steelers’ Todd Peterson kicked the game-winner on the next drive.
Playing the Odds
Pittsburgh, for only the second time in team history, are 6-0. Their odds of winning the NFL championship have dramatically improved. They are now the 74th team in NFL history to start 6-0.
The worst any team has finished after starting 6-0 belongs to the 2009 Denver Broncos, who fell to 8-8 after their start. As it stands, their chances of making the playoffs are 79.3%, and their odds of winning the 2020 title are 37%. If you happen to swing through Vegas, it might be worth your effort to say place $25 or $50 on the Steelers to win the Superbowl.
Drought Ends
The Steelers finally snapped their 23 game streak of no opening drive touchdowns. The last opening drive touchdown for the Steelers goes back to December 16, 2018, against the Patriots.
Streaks kept alive
The Steelers have now equaled their longest streak of six games scoring 26 or more points. This streak dates back to the 2015 season when they went 5-1. The Steelers have never gone 6-0, scoring 26 plus points in each game. It’s their longest such streak in team history.
With their last-second victory secured, the Steelers improved to 225-0-1 when leading by 20 points in a game, despite coming close to letting the Titans tie the game, which would have forced overtime.