2006 Pittsburgh Steelers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-8
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's North Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Bill Cowher (8-8)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
2006 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 2006 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the NFL's North Division of the American Football Conference.
The Steelers scored 353 points, while the defensive squad yielded 315. Ben Roethlisberger led the charge, slinging for 3,513 yards. Hines Ward paced all receivers, grabbing 74 passes for 975 yards, while Santonio Holmes provided receiving help also.
Willie Parker carried the ball for a team-best 1,494 yards for Pittsburgh.
Bryant McFadden and Troy Polamalu each intercepted 3 opponent throws. Joey Porter sacked opposing passers 7 times, helping propel the defense to an overall total of 39 sacks.
Bill Cowher coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 353
Regular Season Points Against: 315
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2006 | Miami Dolphins 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers 28 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 18, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 0 at Jacksonville Jaguars 9 | L | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 24, 2006 | Cincinnati Bengals 28 at Pittsburgh Steelers 20 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 8, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 13 at San Diego Chargers 23 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 15, 2006 | Kansas City Chiefs 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 45 | W | 2-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 38 at Atlanta Falcons 41 | L | 2-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-4-0 | OT | |
| October 29, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 13 at Oakland Raiders 20 | L | 2-1-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| November 5, 2006 | Denver Broncos 31 at Pittsburgh Steelers 20 | L | 2-2-0 | 0-4-0 | 2-6-0 | ||
| November 12, 2006 | New Orleans Saints 31 at Pittsburgh Steelers 38 | W | 3-2-0 | 0-4-0 | 3-6-0 | ||
| November 19, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 24 at Cleveland Browns 20 | W | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 26, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 0 at Baltimore Ravens 27 | L | 3-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 4-7-0 | ||
| December 3, 2006 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 at Pittsburgh Steelers 20 | W | 4-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| December 7, 2006 | Cleveland Browns 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 27 | W | 5-2-0 | 1-5-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 17, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 37 at Carolina Panthers 3 | W | 5-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 24, 2006 | Baltimore Ravens 31 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | L | 5-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| December 31, 2006 | Pittsburgh Steelers 23 at Cincinnati Bengals 17 | W | 5-3-0 | 3-5-0 | 8-8-0 | OT |
