Tomlin noted earlier in the week that the Patriots "haven't had to go through us" during his tenure as Steelers head coach. But that's only true because the Steelers didn't get far enough to make it happen. While the Patriots have made six straight AFC Championship Games, this was Tomlin's first trip to the doorstep of the Super Bowl since the 2010 season. The Patriots are 5-2 against Tomlin's teams, making him one of many coaches who have won an occasional battle against Belichick while losing the war.