Turnover Margin

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There are numerous reasons why this years Steelers are likely to be on the outside looking in at the playoffs. The biggest one that they could have controlled is likely turning over the ball. The currently sit at -10, which puts them at 28th in the league. The other teams around them are a "who's who" of bad football teams who are all missing the playoffs except potentially the Eagles. Most people would probably rank the Eagles and Steelers as the most surprising, disappointments this year and turnovers are likely the biggest reason for that.
32.49ers
31.Bucs
30.Jags
29.Cards
28.Steelers
27.Bills
26.Jets
25.Eagles
24.Raiders
23.Lions

Below is a list of the last 12 seasons with where the Steelers ranked, their turnover margin, record, and playoff outcome.
The Steelers missed the playoffs 4 times, each with a negative Turnover margin and ranked at 20th or below.
The Steelers made the playoffs 8 times, 7 of them at even or plus Turnover margin, with the lone negative season being 2011, when they lost the wildcard debacle to Tim Tebow.

2017. 14th, +2 (13-3, divisional round)
2016. 9th, +5 (11-5, championship game)
2015. 15th, +2 (10-6, divisional round)
2014. 16th, even (11-5, wildcard round)
2013. 20th, -4 (8-8, missed playoffs)
2012. 24th, -10 (8-8, missed playoffs)
2011. 29th, -13 (12-4, lost wildcard)
2010. 2nd, +17 (12-4, lost super bowl)
2009. 20th, -3 (9-7, missed playoffs)
2008. 11th, +4 (12-4, won super bowl)
2007. 12th, +3 (10-6, wildcard round)
2006. 27th, -8 (8-8, missed playoffs)