Steelers become NFLs first team since merger to win 500 games after defeating the Falcons
On a day when the became the NFL's winningest franchise, the also carved out their own unique niche in pro football history. By virtue of over the , Pittsburgh became the first team since the AFL-NFL merger to win 500 regular season games.Since 1970, the Steelers have posted a regular season record of 500-317-4. The only other team that has won at