Having the Steelers, Raiders, Cowboys & Dolphins all be back in the playoffs together would be the perfect throwback to my childhood. Make it happen, please!
Best I can tell, the last time this happened was 1983.
Steelers:
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Raiders) 38–10
Raiders:
Won Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) 38–10
Won Conference Championship (Seahawks) 30–14
Won Super Bowl XVIII (3) (Redskins) 38–9
Cowboys:
Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Rams) 24–17
Dolphins:
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Seahawks) 27–20
Also making the playoffs: 49ers, Redskins, Seahawks, Broncos, Rams, Lions.