2011 Pittsburgh Steelers season
The 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 79th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League (NFL). It was the twelfth season under the leadership of general manager Kevin Colbert and the fifth under head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers hoped to return to the Super Bowl and defend their AFC championship from 2010, but suffered a 29–23 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Steelers played all of their home games at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
| 2011 Pittsburgh Steelers season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | The Rooney Family |
| General manager | Kevin Colbert |
| Head coach | Mike Tomlin |
| Home field | Heinz Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 12–4 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC North |
| Playoff finish | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Broncos) 23–29 (OT) |
| Pro Bowlers | 7
|
| AP All-Pros | Troy Polamalu (1st team) Maurkice Pouncey (1st team) |
| Team MVP | Antonio Brown |
| Team ROY | Marcus Gilbert |
The Steelers' defense allowed the fewest points, passing yards, and total yards in the 2011 NFL season.
As of 2023, the only remaining member of the 2011 squad playing as a Steeler is Cameron Heyward.