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ArticleMike Tomlin reveals best Steelers team he ever coachedSeptember 12, 2026

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We went into that stadium that day without our No. 1 running back and without our No. 1 wideout, and we suffered the consequences of it.

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Bell's injury absence in 2015 playoff loss cited as key factor in Steelers' defeat.

Le'Veon Bell appeared in six starts for the 2015 Steelers, accumulating 556 rushing yards as part of a run game led by DeAngelo Williams (907 yards in 10 starts). The source identifies Bell as the team's 'No. 1 running back' and notes his absence due to injury in the divisional playoff loss to Denver as a significant factor in the team's defeat.