<P> The Steelers made the playoffs for the first time in 1947 , tying for first place in the division at 8 -- 4 with the Philadelphia Eagles . This forced a tie - breaking playoff game at Forbes Field , which the Steelers lost 21 -- 0 . That would be Pittsburgh 's only playoff game for the next 25 years ; they did qualify for a `` Playoff Bowl '' in 1962 as the second - best team in their conference , but this was not considered an official playoff . </P>
<P> The Steelers made the playoffs for the first time in 1947 , tying for first place in the division at 8 -- 4 with the Philadelphia Eagles . This forced a tie - breaking playoff game at Forbes Field , which the Steelers lost 21 -- 0 . That would be Pittsburgh 's only playoff game for the next 25 years ; they did qualify for a `` Playoff Bowl '' in 1962 as the second - best team in their conference , but this was not considered an official playoff . </P>
who do the pittsburgh steelers play in the first playoff game
who do the pittsburgh steelers play in the first playoff game
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles