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Steelers must break one of NFL's longest streaks in 2023

By Aaron Becker | Last updated 6/28/23

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Steelers after an uncharacteristically active offseason. However, there are still questions abound, mainly about the offense, which must break one of the NFL's longest streaks this season.

The last time Pittsburgh scored 30+ points and won a game was on November 15, 2020, in a 36-10 win over the Bengals. It's the NFL's longest such streak.

Last time the Steelers scored 30+ points and won a game? November 15th, 2020, a 36-10 win over the Bengals.

It's the NFL's longest streak. Sure hoping that changes in 2023. #Steelers
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) June 27, 2023

The Steelers have only scored 30+ points three times since (regular and post-season) with all three matchups resulting in losses.

Those in Pittsburgh have a right to be optimistic for the 2023 season after the team's 7-2 finish last season.

However, for the offense to have success, second year QB Kenny Pickett will have to take the leap, especially after the Steelers decided to retain Matt Canada as their offensive coordinator.

Pittsburgh finished as the sixth worst team in points per game (18.1) in 2022. For comparison, the Chiefs, who are the reigning Super Bowl champions, had over 10 more points per game than the Steelers last season, posting a league-best 29.2 points per game average.

Pittsburgh doesn't need to put up 30+ points every week, but if the team wants to contend this year, it must find a way to score more points.

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