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What’s the best matchup for each NFL franchise based off team name alone?

By Peter Panacy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Tight end Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled after a catch during the game at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Tight end Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled after a catch during the game at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Markus Wheaton #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 48 yard pass in the fourth quarter in front of Michael Wilhoite #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Heinz Field on September 20, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 20: Markus Wheaton #11 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 48 yard pass in the fourth quarter in front of Michael Wilhoite #57 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Heinz Field on September 20, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /

San Francisco 49ers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

If metals are your thing, you couldn’t help but get excited about an NFL matchup between the gold-hunting San Francisco 49ers and mill-working Pittsburgh Steelers.

The California gold rush of the 1840s and 1850s essentially made the state, while Pittsburgh’s steel mills created an industry that built America. That’s pretty cool stuff.

For bragging rights, the Steelers own more Super Bowls than any other team in the NFL, although the Niners are close behind with five rings of their own.

But for my money, the 49ers come away with the win here simply because most of us would probably rather have gold than steel.

Plus, Niner Noise is a San Francisco fan site anyway (sorry, we’re biased).