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The Steelers became the first official # 1 seed to reach the Super Bowl.

Playoff seeds were instituted in 1975.

The Steelers finished the regular season with a league best 12 – 2 record, dominating opponents with their " Steel Curtain " defense and powerful running game.

Fullback Franco Harris ranked second in the league with 1, 246 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, while also catching 28 passes for 214 yards and another touchdown.

Halfback Rocky Bleier had 528 rushing yards, and fullback John " Frenchy " Fuqua added 285 yards and 18 receptions.

Still, the Steelers had a fine passing attack led by quarterback Terry Bradshaw.

Bradshaw threw for 2, 055 yards, 18 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while rushing for 210 yards and three touchdowns.

One reason why Bradshaw's numbers were much improved from the previous season was the emergence of wide receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.

Both saw limited playing time in the previous season, but became significant contributors.

Swann caught a team leading 49 passes for 781 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Stallworth only had 20 receptions, but he had an average of 21. 2 yards per catch, recording a total of 423 reception yards.