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1989 Pittsburgh Steelers season

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Pittsburgh Steelers 57th US football season

1989 Pittsburgh Steelers season
OwnerThe Rooney Family
General managerDick Haley
Head coachChuck Noll
Offensive coordinatorTom Moore
Defensive coordinatorRod Rust
Home stadiumThree Rivers Stadium
Results
Record9–7
Division place3rdAFC Central
PlayoffsWonWild Card Playoffs
(atOilers) 26–23(OT)
LostDivisional Playoffs
(atBroncos) 23–24
All-ProsRod Woodson(1st team)
Pro Bowlers
Team MVPLouis Lipps
Team ROYCarnell Lake

The1989 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 57th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of theNational Football League. They were considered a rebuilding team filled with many young players, especially after the release of longtimecenterMike Webster in the offseason. The young team showed its inexperience in the first game of the season, when they lostat home to thearchrivalCleveland Browns 51–0. The loss marked the Steelers worst defeat in franchise history. The following week wasn't much better, losing 41–10 to anotherdivision rival, thedefending AFC ChampionCincinnati Bengals.

However, the Steelers clinched the final playoff spot in the last week in the season with a 9–7 record.Chuck Noll, in his 21st season as the team's head coach, was named the NFL's Coach of the Year for the only time in his coaching career.

In the first round of the playoffs, the Steelers would have a memorable come-from-behind overtime victory over the division-rivalHouston Oilers 26–23, which sawGary Anderson kick a game-winning, 50-yardfield goal in the extra period. The following week, the Steelers nearly pulled off a major upset against theDenver Broncos atMile High Stadium before losing 24–23 on a Melvin Bratton one-yard touchdown run with 2:22 remaining in the game.

Though the Steelers would not make the playoffs again under Chuck Noll (missing in1990 with an identical 9–7 record and again in1991 at 7–9 despite a second-place finish that year), the season did set the tone for the team's return to prominence in the 1990s under his successor,Bill Cowher.

Offseason

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NFL draft

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Main article:1989 NFL draft
1989 Pittsburgh Steelers draft
RoundPickPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
17Tim Worley Running backGeorgia
124Tom Ricketts TacklePittsburghfrom Minnesota
234Carnell Lake * SafetyUCLA
361Derek Hill Wide receiverArizona
491Jerrol Williams LinebackerPurdue
5118David Arnold CornerbackMichigan
6144Mark Stock Wide receiverVMI
7174D. J. Johnson CornerbackKentucky
8201Chris Asbeck Defensive tackleCincinnati
9228A. J. Jenkins Defensive endCal State Fullerton
10258Jerry Olsavsky LinebackerPittsburgh
11285Brian Slater Wide receiverWashington
12312Carlton Haselrig * GuardPittsburgh–Johnstown
      Made roster    *   Made at least onePro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

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1989 undrafted free agents of note
PlayerPositionCollege
Owen BartruffSafetyFlorida
Lester BrinkleyDefensive endOle Miss
Cammie CollinsLinebackerJackson State
Gene CullinaneCenterWashburn
Charles FryarCornerbackNebraska
Fred HighsmithRunning backMiami (FL)
Alvin JohnsonWide receiverCentral Missouri State
Bob KovachGuardWest Virginia
John O'NeillTackleMiami (FL)
Terry O'SheaTight endCalifornia (PA)
Thane RitchieTight endWheaton
Tracy SimienLinebackerTCU
John StroiaTackleWest Virginia
Fine UngaRunning backWeber State
Steve VandegriftNose tackleMissouri
Eric WilkersonRunning backKent State

Personnel

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Staff / Coaches

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1989 Pittsburgh Steelers staff

Front office

  • President –Daniel M. Rooney
  • Vice president – John R. McGinley
  • Vice president – Arthur J. Rooney, Jr.
  • Director of communications & business – Joe Gordon
  • Controller – Ralph Meacham
  • Chief negotiator – James A. Boston
  • Office manager – Stadium – Dan Ferens
  • Public relations director – Dan Edwards
  • Publicity director – Pat Hanlon
  • Director of ticket sales – Geraldine Glenn
  • Computer coordinator – Accounting – Jim Ellenberger
  • Director of player personnel –Dick Haley
  • Director of pro personnel & development –Tom Donahoe
  • College scouting coordinator –Tom Modrak
  • Talent scout –Bob Schmitz
  • Talent scout – Max McCartney
  • Talent scout – Charles Bailey

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

Strength and conditioning

  • Conditioning & training coordinator –Jon Kolb
  • Dentist – Dr. George P. Boucek
  • Ophthalmologist – Dr. Phillip Buzzelli
  • Physician, orthopedic – Dr. Thomas W. Cowan
  • Neurological surgery consultant – Dr. Joseph C. Maroon
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Richard Rydze
  • Physician, consultant – Dr. Abraham J.Twerski
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Anthony P. Yates
  • Trainer – Ralph Berlin
  • Trainer – Fran Feld
  • Equipment manager – Anthony Parisi
  • Field manager – Rodgers Freyvogel
  • Video & film director – Bob McCartney
  • Video assistant – Pat Dolan
  • Photographers – Mike Fabus, Bill Amatucci

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Roster

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1989 Pittsburgh Steelers roster
Quarterbacks(QB)

Running backs(RB)

Wide receivers(WR)

Tight ends(TE)

Offensive linemen(OL)

Defensive linemen(DL)

Linebackers(LB)

Defensive backs(DB)

Special teams(ST)

Practice squad

[2][3][4]Reserve

Rookies in italics
47 active, 4 reserve, 2 practice squad

Offseason

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The offseason was marked with the team deciding not to renew the contract of longtime centerMike Webster. Webster's release marked the end of theSuper Bowl-era players on the team. AlthoughDwayne Woodruff was still with the Steelers and had won a Super Bowl ringduring his rookie year, Webster had been the last member on the team that won all four Super Bowls. Webster would be succeeded at center with a youngDermontti Dawson, who was drafted the year before to be groomed as Webster's replacement, and like Webster would go on to anAll-Pro career as one of the best at his position.

Meanwhile, the team draftedUCLAsafetyCarnell Lake in the second round of the1989 draft. Lake would be a key member of the team's defense through the1998 season, although his accomplishments would often be underlooked as opposed to his teammate,Rod Woodson.

Preseason

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Schedule

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WeekDateOpponentGame SiteKickoff(ET)TVResultRecord
1Sat. Aug. 12Washington RedskinsThree Rivers Stadium8:00 p.m.ESPNL 21–140–1
2Sat. Aug. 19atCleveland BrownsCleveland Municipal Stadium7:30 p.m.WTAEW 24–211–1
3Sat. Aug. 26atPhiladelphia EaglesVeterans Stadium7:30 p.m.WTAEL 38–141–2
4Sat. Sep. 2atNew York GiantsGiants Stadium8:00 p.m.WTAEW 13–102–2

Regular season

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Schedule

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WeekDateOpponentGame SiteKickoff(ET)TVResultRecord
1Sun. Sep. 10Cleveland BrownsThree Rivers Stadium4:00 p.m.NBCL 51–00–1
2Sun. Sep. 17at Cincinnati BengalsRiverfront Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCL 41–100–2
3Sun. Sep. 24Minnesota VikingsThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.CBSW 27–141–2
4Sun. Oct. 1at Detroit LionsPontiac Silverdome1:00 p.m.NBCW 23–32–2
5Sun. Oct. 8Cincinnati BengalsThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCL 26–162–3
6Sun. Oct. 15at Cleveland BrownsCleveland Municipal Stadium4:00 p.m.NBCW 17–73–3
7Sun. Oct. 22at Houston OilersAstrodome1:00 p.m.NBCL 27–03–4
8Sun. Oct. 29Kansas City ChiefsThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 23–174–4
9Sun. Nov. 5at Denver BroncosMile High Stadium4:00 p.m.NBCL 34–74–5
10Sun. Nov. 12Chicago BearsThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.CBSL 20–04–6
11Sun. Nov. 19San Diego ChargersThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 20–175–6
12Sun. Nov. 26at Miami DolphinsJoe Robbie Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 34–146–6
13Sun. Dec. 3Houston OilersThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCL 23–166–7
14Sun. Dec. 10at New York JetsGiants Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 13–07–7
15Sun. Dec. 17New England PatriotsThree Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 28–108–7
16Sun. Dec. 24at Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Stadium1:00 p.m.NBCW 31–229–7

Game summaries

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Week 1

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See also:1989 Cleveland Browns season andBrowns–Steelers rivalry
Cleveland Browns (0–0) at Pittsburgh Steelers (0–0)
Quarter1234Total
Browns171314751
Steelers00000

atThree Rivers Stadium •Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Game information
Browns
Steelers

The Steelers andChuck Noll faced off against their divisional rival Browns and former defensive coordinatorBud Carson in the season opener.

Scoring summary
QuarterTimeDriveTeamScoring informationScore
PlaysYardsTOPCLEPIT
15:42BrownsFumble recovery returned 3 yards for touchdown byMatthews,Bahr kick good70
12:53Browns27-yard field goal by Bahr100
12:31BrownsFumble recovery returned 28 yards for touchdown byGrayson, Bahr kick good170
28:54Browns20-yard field goal by Bahr200
23:28BrownsManoa 3-yard touchdown run, Bahr kick good270
20:39Browns27-yard field goal by Bahr300
312:26BrownsManoa 2-yard touchdown run, Bahr kick good370
311:14BrownsInterception returned 14 yards for touchdown by Grayson, Bahr kick good440
411:34BrownsOliphant 21-yard touchdown run, Bahr kick good
"TOP" =time of possession. For other American football terms, seeGlossary of American football.510

Week 2 (Sunday September 17, 1989): atCincinnati Bengals

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1234Total
Steelers307010
Bengals31771441

atRiverfront Stadium,Cincinnati

Scoring drives:

  • Cincinnati – FG Gallery 26
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 38
  • Cincinnati – Brown 27 pass from Esiason (Gallery kick)
  • Cincinnati – FG Gallery 47
  • Cincinnati – Woods 1 run (Gallery kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hill 7 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • CIncinnati – Jennings 1 run (Gallery kick)
  • CIncinnati – Brooks 2 run (Gallery kick)
  • Cincinnati – Jennings 43 pass from Esiason (Gallery kick)

Week 3 (Sunday September 24, 1989): vs.Minnesota Vikings

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1234Total
Vikings770014
Steelers7140627

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
  • Game weather: 54 °F (12 °C) (Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 50,744
  • Referee:Dick Hantak
  • TV announcers: (CBS)Steve Zabriskie (play by play),Hank Stram (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Mularkey 15 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Minnesota – Wilson 1 run (Garcia kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Worley 8 run (Anderson kick)
  • Minnesota – Thomas 27 fumble return (Garcia kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 2 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 38
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 44

Week 4 (Sunday October 1, 1989): atDetroit Lions

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1234Total
Steelers0107623
Lions30003

atPontiac Silverdome,Pontiac, Michigan

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
  • Game weather: Dome
  • Game attendance: 43,804
  • Referee:Ben Dreith
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Don Criqui (play by play),Ahmad Rashad (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Detroit – FG Murray 37
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 48 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 20
  • Pittsburgh – Carter 1 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Wallace 2 run (pass failed)

Week 5 (Sunday October 8, 1989): vs.Cincinnati Bengals

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1234Total
Bengals01301326
Steelers733316

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C) (Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 52,785
  • Referee: Howard Roe
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Joel Meyers (play by play),Paul Maguire (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Carter 22 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Cincinnati – FG Breech 24
  • Cincinnati – FG Breech 27
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 24
  • Cincinnati – Martin 7 pass from Esiason (Breech kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 40
  • Cincinnati – Brooks 13 run (kick failed)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 34
  • Cincinnati – Brooks 65 run (Breech kick)

Week 6 (Sunday October 15, 1989): atCleveland Browns

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1234Total
Steelers307717
Browns00077

atCleveland Municipal Stadium,Cleveland, Ohio

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 49
  • Pittsburgh – Carter 14 pass from Blackledge (Anderson kick)
  • Cleveland – Metcalf 2 run (Bahr kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Williams 1 run (Anderson kick)

Week 7 (Sunday October 22, 1989): atHouston Oilers

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1234Total
Steelers00000
Oilers7173027

atAstrodome,Houston, Texas

Scoring drives:

  • Houston – Highsmith 3 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Houston – FG Zendejas 41
  • Houston – Duncan 51 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Houston – Highsmith 5 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Houston – FG Zendejas 51

Week 8 (Sunday October 29, 1989): vs.Kansas City Chiefs

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1234Total
Chiefs0314017
Steelers1067023

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EST
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C) (Mostly Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 54,194
  • Referee:Tom Dooley
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Joel Meyers (play by play),Paul Maguire (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 41
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 16 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 47
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 29
  • Kansas City – FG Lowery 50
  • Kansas City – Mandley 8 pass from DeBerg (Lowery kick)
  • Kansas City – Maas 4 fumble return (Lowery kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 64 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)

Week 9 (Sunday November 5, 1989): atDenver Broncos

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1234Total
Steelers07007
Broncos10371434

atMile High Stadium,Denver, Colorado

Scoring drives:

  • Denver – Humphrey 22 run (Treadwell kick)
  • Denver – FG Treadwell 26
  • Pittsburgh – Carter 15 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Denver – FG Treadwell 26
  • Denver – Johnson 44 pass from Elway (Treadwell kick)
  • Denver – Elway 2 run (Treadwell kick)
  • Denver – Humphrey 12 run (Treadwell kick)

Week 10 (Sunday November 12, 1989): vs.Chicago Bears

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1234Total
Bears7130020
Steelers00000

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EST
  • Game weather: 47 °F (8 °C) (Partly Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 56,505
  • Referee:Gordon McCarter
  • TV announcers: (CBS)Jim Nantz (play by play),Pat Haden (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Chicago – N. Anderson 2 run (Butler kick)
  • Chicago – FG Butler 39
  • Chicago – Muster 20 pass from Harbaugh (Butler kick)
  • Chicago – FG Butler 35

Week 11 (Sunday November 19, 1989): vs.San Diego Chargers

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1234Total
Chargers0710017
Steelers337720

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EST
  • Game weather: 31 °F (−1 °C) (Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 44,203
  • Referee:Bob McElwee
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Joel Meyers (play by play),Paul Maguire (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 49
  • San Diego – A. Miller 20 pass from McMahon (Bahr kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 28
  • San Diego – FG Bahr 27
  • Pittsburgh – Woodson 84 kickoff return (Anderson kick)
  • San Diego – A. Miller 18 pass from McMahon (Bahr kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 1 run (Anderson kick)

Week 12 (Sunday November 26, 1989): atMiami Dolphins

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1234Total
Steelers01717034
Dolphins1400014

atJoe Robbie Stadium,Miami, Florida

Steelers get first ever win against the Dolphins in Miami. This game was played in a driving rain storm.

Scoring drives:

  • Miami – Smith 1 run (Stoyanovich kick)
  • Miami – Clayton 66 pass from Marino (Stoyanovich kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 1 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Woodruff 21 with lateral after Lake 2 fumble return (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 27
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 5 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 42
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 1 run (Anderson kick)

Week 13 (Sunday December 3, 1989): vs.Houston Oilers

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1234Total
Oilers0142723
Steelers373316

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EST
  • Game weather: 22 °F (−6 °C) (Light Snow Showers)
  • Game attendance: 40,541
  • Referee:Ben Dreith
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Jim Donovan (play by play),Bob Trumpy (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 18
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 4 run (Anderson kick)
  • Houston – Duncan 18 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Houston – Hill 27 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 37
  • Houston – Safety, McDowell tackled Newsome in end zone
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 18
  • Houston – White 1 run (Zendejas kick)

Week 14 (Sunday December 10, 1989): atNew York Jets

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1234Total
Steelers700613
Jets00000

atGiants Stadium,East Rutherford, New Jersey

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Worley 35 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 42
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 45

Week 15 (Sunday December 17, 1989): vs.New England Patriots

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1234Total
Patriots300710
Steelers777728

atThree Rivers Stadium,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Game time: 1:00 pm EST
  • Game weather: 5 °F (−15 °C) (Cloudy)
  • Game attendance: 26,594
  • Referee:Tom Dooley
  • TV announcers: (NBC)Jim Donovan (play by play),Jimmy Cefalo (color commentator)

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Worley 8 run (Anderson kick)
  • New England – FG Staurovsky 20
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 1 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 58 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 2 run (Anderson kick)
  • New England – C. Jones 12 pass from Wilson (Staurovsky kick)

Week 16 (Sunday December 24, 1989): atTampa Bay Buccaneers

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1234Total
Steelers7177031
Buccaneers733922

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Worley 1 run (Anderson kick)
  • Tampa Bay – Carrier 7 pass fromFerguson (Igwebuike kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 79 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Tampa Bay – FG Igwebuike 45
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 12 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 32
  • Tampa Bay – FG Igwebuike 24
  • Pittsburgh – Worley 1 run (Anderson kick)
  • Tampa Bay – Safety Cocroft blocked punt out of end zone
  • Tampa Bay – Carrier 39 pass from Ferguson (Igwebuike kick)

Standings

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AFC Central
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
Cleveland Browns(2)961.5943–36–5–1334254W2
Houston Oilers(4)970.5633–36–6365412L2
Pittsburgh Steelers(5)970.5631–56–6265326W3
Cincinnati Bengals880.5005–16–6404285L1

Playoffs

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Game summaries

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AFC Wild Card Playoff (Sunday December 31, 1989): atHouston Oilers

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1234OTTotal
Steelers73310326
Oilers06314023

atAstrodome,Houston, Texas

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – Worley 9 run (Anderson kick)
  • Houston – FG Zendejas 26
  • Houston – FG Zendejas 35
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 25
  • Houston – FG Zendejas 26
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 30
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 48
  • Houston – Givins 18 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Houston – Givins 9 pass from Moon (Zendejas kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 2 run (Anderson kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 50

AFC Divisional Playoff (Sunday January 7, 1990): atDenver Broncos

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1234Total
Steelers3143323
Broncos0107724

atMile High Stadium,Denver, Colorado

Scoring drives:

  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 32
  • Pittsburgh – Hoge 7 run (Anderson kick)
  • Denver – Bratton 1 run (Treadwell kick)
  • Pittsburgh – Lipps 9 pass from Brister (Anderson kick)
  • Denver – FG Treadwell 43
  • Denver – Johnson 37 pass from Elway (Treadwell kick)
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 35
  • Pittsburgh – FG Anderson 32
  • Denver – Bratton 1 run (Treadwell kick)

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^1989 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  2. ^1989 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  3. ^1990 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  4. ^"1989 Pittsburgh Steelers".Pro-Football-Reference.com. RetrievedDecember 24, 2014.

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