In Perles’ first season, the Steelers made the NFL playoffs for the second time in franchise history, the first since 1947, losing to the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship Game.
In Perles' first year as head coach of the Steelers, they made it to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, marking the team's first postseason appearance since 1947 and culminating in a loss to the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship Game.