| 1971 Pittsburgh Steelers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Chuck Noll |
| Home field | Three Rivers Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 6–8 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 2
|
| AP All-Pros | None |
| Team MVP | Andy Russell |
The 1971 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the team's 39th in the National Football League. The Steelers showed improvement finishing in second place in the AFC Central Division with a 6–8 record. Terry Bradshaw struggled with turnovers in his second season throwing 22 interceptions to 13 touchdown passes. The Steelers that year drafted wide receiver Frank Lewis, Hall of Fame linebacker Jack Ham, guard Gerry Mullins, defensive end Dwight White, tight end/tackle Larry Brown, defensive tackle Ernie Holmes, and safety Mike Wagner, all key contributors during the Steelers Super Bowl teams of the 1970s.