Oct 31, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after a sack during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Scares are in the air on October 31st. Fans around the NFL have an impressive Halloween matchup to look forward to—the New York Jets hosting the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. While the Steelers are currently in the midst of a bye week, fans may wonder how the team has performed on Halloween day. Pittsburgh, to say the least, has had an up-and-down overall history and record.
Dating back to their first Halloween game in 1937 to their most recent in 2021, there has been a total of 10 Steelers games played on this spooktacular holiday. The Steelers currently hold a 6-4 record, but fans hoping for a dose of the Steel City’s trick-or-treat matchup will likely have to wait until 2027 at the earliest, when Halloween next lands on a Sunday. Here are the five most recent Pittsburgh Steelers’ Halloween matchups and how the team fared.
1976: Win versus San Diego Chargers, 23-0
Sep 1976; Unknown location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw (12) and Mike Kruczek (15) talk with head coach Chuck Noll on the sideline during the 1976 season. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK
2004: Win versus New England Patriots, 34-20
Jan 23, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) welcomes safety Troy Polamalu (43) during introductions before the game against the New England Patriots during the 2004 AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
2005: Win versus Baltimore Ravens, 20-19
PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 31: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs after a catch against the Baltimore Ravens on October 31, 2005 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
2010: Loss versus New Orleans Saints, 10-20
NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 31: A fan dressed as the Terrible Towel is seen before the Pittsburgh Steelers versus New Orleans Saints game at Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 20-10 over the Steelers. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
2021: Win versus Cleveland Browns, 15-10
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 31: Chris Boswell #9 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass on a fake field goal during the first half of their game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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