# 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season

The 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 52nd season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League. This for the first time since 1969 Terry Bradshaw was not on the opening day roster.
Most of the stars from the 1970s had departed, but the Steelers showed signs of their past glory by amassing a 9–7 record to capture the AFC Central Title again. The highlight of the season was an October 14 win over the 49ers in San Francisco. It was the only loss the 49ers suffered all season. Also serving up highlights that season was WR Louis Lipps, who won the Offensive Rookie of the Year. In the playoffs, the Steelers stunned the Broncos 24–17 in Denver to earn a trip to the AFC Championship. However, the Steelers' season would end with a 45–28 thrashing at the hands of the Dolphins in Miami. This season was the last time the Steelers appeared in a playoff game until 1989, marking the end of the powerhouse Steel Curtain defense.

## Offseason
### Draft

1984 Pittsburgh Steelers draft :
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
| 1 | 23 | Louis Lipps * | Wide receiver | Southern Miss |
| 2 | 52 | Chris Kolodziejski | Tight end | Wyoming |
| 4 | 108 | Weegie Thompson | Wide receiver | Florida State |
| 4 | 111 | Terry Long | Guard | East Carolina |
| 5 | 135 | Van Hughes | Defensive end | Southwest Texas State |
| 6 | 164 | Chris Brown | Cornerback | Notre Dame |
| 7 | 191 | Scott Campbell | Quarterback | Purdue |
| 8 | 220 | Randy Rasmussen | Center | Minnesota |
| 9 | 247 | Rich Erenberg | Running back | Colgate |
| Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career ||||||

## Personnel
### Roster

1984 would prove to be somewhat of a transition year for the Steelers, as it would mark the final season of several key members of their 1970s dynasty—most notably Jack Lambert (who missed several games during the season due to a recurring turf toe injury), but also Larry Brown and Craig Colquitt—as well as the retirement of Mel Blount in mid-March and the unexpected retirement of Terry Bradshaw in late July.
Additionally, Cliff Stoudt, the starting quarterback in 1983 while Bradshaw was injured, departed for the United States Football League, leaving the Steelers thin at the position after Bradshaw's retirement on the eve of training camp. The team would trade for former Miami Dolphins starter David Woodley, who had been supplanted on his former team by Oakland native and former Pitt quarterback Dan Marino. The Steelers infamously passed over Marino in the first round of the previous year's draft in favor of Gabriel Rivera, who by 1984 was already out of football; he suffered a spinal cord injury in a drunk driving crash that permanently left him a quadriplegic. Woodley would split time with Mark Malone under center.
In addition to Bradshaw, 1984 would also mark another unexpected departure: Franco Harris. Unlike Bradshaw, this would be due to a pay dispute. As Harris was closing in on Jim Brown's rushing record alongside Chicago's Walter Payton, Harris felt that he deserved a pay raise. The Rooney family, feeling that Harris was near the end of his career, felt otherwise, and it led to Harris's release during training camp. Harris would sign with the Seattle Seahawks and play eight games for that team before retiring 192 yards short of Brown's record, which would be surpassed by Payton that season.
On a positive note, 1984 would mark the first year of wide receiver Louis Lipps, who would set many team records during his career and would retire in second place on the Steelers all-time receiving list behind teammate John Stallworth; Lipps is currently fourth behind Hines Ward, Stallworth and Antonio Brown.

## Preseason
### Schedule

| Week | Date | Opponent | Game Site | Kickoff (ET) | TV | Result | Record |
| 1 | Saturday, August 4 | at Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 7:30 p.m. | WPXI | W 31–14 | 1–0 |
| 2 | Saturday, August 11 | Philadelphia Eagles | Three Rivers Stadium | 6:00 p.m. | WPXI | W 20–17 (OT) | 2–0 |
| 3 | Thursday, August 16 | at Dallas Cowboys | Texas Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | W 20–10 | 3–0 |
| 4 | Saturday, August 25 | at New York Giants | Giants Stadium | 8:00 p.m. | WPXI | L 16–9 | 3–1 |

## Regular season
### Schedule

| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Kickoff (ET) | TV | Result | Record |
| 1 | Sunday, September 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 37–27 | 0–1 |
| 2 | Thursday, September 6 | at New York Jets | Giants Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | W 23–17 | 1–1 |
| 3 | Sunday, September 16 | Los Angeles Rams | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | W 24–14 | 2–1 |
| 4 | Sunday, September 23 | at Cleveland Browns | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 20–10 | 2–2 |
| 5 | Monday, October 1 | Cincinnati Bengals | Three Rivers Stadium | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | W 38–17 | 3–2 |
| 6 | Sunday, October 7 | Miami Dolphins | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 31–7 | 3–3 |
| 7 | Sunday, October 14 | at San Francisco 49ers | Candlestick Park | 4:00 p.m. | NBC | W 20–17 | 4–3 |
| 8 | Sunday, October 21 | at Indianapolis Colts | Hoosier Dome | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 17–16 | 4–4 |
| 9 | Sunday, October 28 | Atlanta Falcons | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | CBS | W 35–10 | 5–4 |
| 10 | Sunday, November 4 | Houston Oilers | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | W 35–7 | 6–4 |
| 11 | Sunday, November 11 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Riverfront Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 22–20 | 6–5 |
| 12 | Monday, November 19 | at New Orleans Saints | Louisiana Superdome | 9:00 p.m. | ABC | L 27–24 | 6–6 |
| 13 | Sunday, November 25 | San Diego Chargers | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | W 52–24 | 7–6 |
| 14 | Sunday, December 2 | at Houston Oilers | Astrodome | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | L 23–20 (OT) | 7–7 |
| 15 | Sunday, December 9 | Cleveland Browns | Three Rivers Stadium | 1:00 p.m. | NBC | W 23–20 | 8–7 |
| 16 | Sunday, December 16 | at Los Angeles Raiders | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 4:00 p.m. | NBC | W 13–7 | 9–7 |

### Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Chiefs | 7 | 17 | 13 | 0 | 37 |
| Steelers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: September 2, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 84 °F or 28.9 °C (Partly Cloudy)
* Game attendance: 56,709
* Referee: Jerry Seeman
* TV announcers (NBC): Bill Wilkerson (play by play), Dave Rowe (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Chiefs | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Chiefs | Todd Blackledge 1-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | 30-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Chiefs | 37-yard field goal by Nick Lowery | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Chiefs | Theotis Brown 3-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good | 17 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 80-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Chiefs | Theotis Brown 6-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good | 24 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 29-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 24 | 17 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 47-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 24 | 20 |
| 3 | | | | | Chiefs | Stephone Paige 22-yard touchdown reception from Todd Blackledge, Nick Lowery kick good | 31 | 20 |
| 3 | | | | | Chiefs | 47-yard field goal by Nick Lowery | 34 | 20 |
| 3 | | | | | Chiefs | 37-yard field goal by Nick Lowery | 37 | 20 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 21-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 37 | 27 |
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Mark Malone and David Woodley combined for 419 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while the Chiefs won despite putting up just 264 yards of total offense.

### Week 2: at New York Jets

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
* Date: September 6, 1984
* Game time: 9:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 62 °F (16.7 °C), wind 15 miles per hour (24 km/h; 13 kn)
* Game attendance: 70,564
* Referee: Bob McElwee
* TV announcers (ABC): Frank Gifford (play by play), Don Meredith (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Jets |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 6-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Jets | Wesley Walker 14-yard touchdown reception from Pat Ryan, Pat Leahy kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 32-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 10 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 43-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 7 |
| 3 | | | | | Jets | Bobby Humphrey 97-yard kickoff return for touchdown | 13 | 14 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Weegie Thompson 3-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 20 | 14 |
| 3 | | | | | Jets | 52-yard field goal by Pat Leahy | 20 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | 27-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 23 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 23 | 17 |
After coughing up four turnovers to the Chiefs, the Steelers picked off Pat Ryan three times and forced a fumble; they also bullied the Jets into eleven penalties for 115 yards.

### Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Rams | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Steelers | 0 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: September 16, 1984
* Game time: 4:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 63 °F or 17.2 °C (Mostly Cloudy)
* Game attendance: 58,104
* Referee: Ben Dreith
* TV announcers (CBS): Jim Hill (play by play), John Dockery (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Rams | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Rams | Dwayne Crutchfield 4-yard touchdown reception from Vince Ferragamo, Mike Lansford kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Bennie Cunningham 1-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Interception returned 12 yards for touchdown by Sam Washington, Gary Anderson kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 41-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | | | | | Rams | Drew Hill 57-yard touchdown reception from Jeff Kemp, Mike Lansford kick good | 14 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 11-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 14 | 24 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 14 | 24 |
The Steelers limited Eric Dickerson to 49 rushing yards and forced two Rams fumbles.

### Week 4: at Cleveland Browns

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Browns | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
* Date: September 23, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 70 °F (21.1 °C), wind 12 miles per hour (19 km/h; 10 kn)
* Game attendance: 77,312
* Referee: Dick Jorgensen
* TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play by play), Merlin Olsen (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Browns |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Interception returned 69 yards for touchdown by Sam Washington, Gary Anderson kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | | | | | Browns | 18-yard field goal by Matt Bahr | 7 | 3 |
| 3 | | | | | Browns | Boyce Green 44-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 46-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | | | | | Browns | Duriel Harris 3-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | Browns | 48-yard field goal by Matt Bahr | 10 | 20 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 10 | 20 |

### Week 5: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Bengals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Steelers | 0 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: October 1, 1984
* Game time: 9:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 50 °F or 10 °C (Light Rain)
* Game attendance: 57,098
* Referee: Tom Dooley
* TV announcers (ABC): Frank Gifford (play by play), Don Meredith and O. J. Simpson (color commentators)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Bengals | Steelers |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Rich Erenberg 31-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Interception returned 42 yards for touchdown by Dwayne Woodruff, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | Bengals | Stanford Jennings 38-yard touchdown reception from Turk Schonert, Jim Breech kick good | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | Bengals | 32-yard field goal by Jim Breech | 10 | 14 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Weegie Thompson 23-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 24 |
| 4 | | | | | Bengals | Turk Schonert 1-yard touchdown run, Jim Breech kick good | 17 | 24 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Walter Abercrombie 5-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 31 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Interception returned 52 yards for touchdown by Donnie Shell, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 38 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 17 | 38 |

### Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Dolphins | 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 31 |
| Steelers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: October 7, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: 66 °F or 18.9 °C (Fog & Drizzle)
* Game attendance: 59,103
* Referee: Jerry Markbreit
* TV announcers (NBC): Jay Randolph (play by play), Bob Griese (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Dolphins | Steelers |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | Bruce Hardy 3-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | Joe Rose 34-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 14 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | Fumble recovery returned 21 yards for touchdown by Bob Baumhower, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 21 | 0 |
| 3 | | | | | Dolphins | 37-yard field goal by Uwe von Schamann | 24 | 0 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 24 | 7 |
| 4 | | | | | Dolphins | Woody Bennett 1-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 31 | 7 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 7 | 31 |

#### Week 7 (Sunday, October 14, 1984): at San Francisco 49ers

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers (4–3) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| 49ers (6–1) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
at Candlestick Park • San Francisco, California
* Date: October 14, 1984
* Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
* Game weather: 60 °F (15.6 °C), wind 15 miles per hour (24 km/h; 13 kn)
* Game attendance: 59,110
* Referee: Pat Haggerty
* TV announcers (NBC Game only aired in the Pittsburgh markets due to NBC airing Game 5 of the World Series): Jay Randolph (play by play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
| PIT | Passing | Mark Malone | 11/18, 156 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| PIT | Rushing | Rich Erenberg | 11 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD |
| PIT | Receiving | John Stallworth | 6 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD |
| SF | Passing | Joe Montana | 24/34, 241 YDS, 1 INT |
| SF | Rushing | Wendell Tyler | 11 CAR, 59 YDS, 1 TD |
| SF | Receiving | Roger Craig | 7 REC, 43 YDS |
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | PIT | SF |
| 1 | 8:39 | | | | Steelers | Erenberg 2-yard touchdown run, Anderson kick good | 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 8:00 | | | | Steelers | 48-yard field goal by Anderson | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 1:03 | | | | 49ers | Montana 7-yard touchdown run, Wersching kick good | 10 | 7 |
| 4 | 14:52 | | | | 49ers | 30-yard field goal by Wersching | 10 | 10 |
| 4 | 10:48 | | | | 49ers | Tyler 7-yard touchdown run, Wersching kick good | 10 | 17 |
| 4 | 3:21 | | | | Steelers | Stallworth 6-yard touchdown reception from Malone, Anderson kick good | 17 | 17 |
| 4 | 1:42 | | | | Steelers | 21-yard field goal by Anderson | 20 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 20 | 17 |
* Point spread: 49ers by 8
* Over/Under: 42.0 (under)
* Time of Game:
| Steelers | Game Statistics | 49ers |
| 23 | First downs | 22 |
| 47–175 | Rushes–yards | 20–117 |
| 156 | Passing yards | 241 |
| 11–18–1 | Passes | 24–35–1 |
| 1–7 | Sacked–yards | 0–0 |
| 149 | Net passing yards | 241 |
| 324 | Total yards | 358 |
| 106 | Return yards | 131 |
| 2–41.0 | Punts | 3–30.7 |
| 1–0 | Fumbles–lost | 1–0 |
| 11–68 | Penalties–yards | 8–57 |
| 34:45 | Time of Possession | 25:15 |
This game was not on many NBC stations, since game 5 of the World Series was being broadcast at the same time. However, that game would prove the last Sunday afternoon World Series game. This was the solitary game the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers lost during the 1984 season.

### Week 8: at Indianapolis Colts

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
* Date: October 21, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EDT
* Game weather: Dome
* Game attendance: 60,026
* Referee: Bob McElwee
* TV announcers (NBC): Gary Gerould (play by play), Dave Rowe (color commentator
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Colts |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | 53-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 62-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 25-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | | | | | Colts | 41-yard field goal by Raul Allegre | 13 | 3 |
| 4 | | | | | Colts | Alvin Moore 8-yard touchdown run, Raul Allegre kick good | 13 | 10 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | 43-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 16 | 10 |
| 4 | | | | | Colts | Ray Butler 54-yard touchdown reception from Mike Pagel, Raul Allegre kick good | 16 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 16 | 17 |
This game was particularly frustrating to Steeler fans. One week previously, the Steelers beat the 49ers in San Francisco – becoming the solitary team to achieve this as the 49ers finished 15-1 on the way to winning the Super Bowl. Then coming back east to play one of the worst teams of the season, the Indianapolis Colts – who had only two wins at that point and were to win just four games for the season – they lost on a last minute improbable play after leading throughout the game. The Colts’ third-string quarterback, Mike Pagel, came off the bench in the third quarter and was leading a final minute drive from their 20. On the Colts 40 with 34 seconds left, Pagel avoided a near sack, scrambled right and threw down the middle of the field to WR Bernard Henry. The ball however went directly to the hands of Steeler CB Sam Washington who bobbled the ball. Between Washington and a few other Steeler defenders, WR Ray Butler burst through the gap, snatched the ball in the air and ran untouched 54 yards for the touchdown. The extra point sealed the game.
   And that’s why they play the game.

### Week 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Falcons | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Steelers | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: October 28, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 72 °F or 22.2 °C (Light Rain)
* Game attendance: 55,971
* Referee: Gordon McCarter
* TV announcers (CBS): Jim Hill (play by play), John Dockery (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Falcons | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | Fumble recovery returned 65 yards for touchdown by Dwayne Woodruff, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 20-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | Falcons | 40-yard field goal by Mick Luckhurst | 3 | 14 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 5-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 3 | 21 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 31-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 3 | 28 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Rich Erenberg 7-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 3 | 35 |
| 4 | | | | | Falcons | Stacey Bailey 9-yard touchdown reception from Mike Moroski, Mick Luckhurst kick good | 10 | 35 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 10 | 35 |

### Week 10 vs. Houston Oilers

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Oilers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Steelers | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: November 4, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 53 °F or 11.7 °C (Light Rain)
* Game attendance: 48,892
* Referee: Jerry Seeman
* TV announcers (NBC): Gary Gerould (play by play), Harvey Martin (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Oilers | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 43-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Mark Malone 13-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 17-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 21 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 39-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 28 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Fumble recovery returned 21 yards for touchdown by Bryan Hinkle, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 35 |
| 3 | | | | | Oilers | Jamie Williams 5-yard touchdown reception from Oliver Luck, Joe Cooper kick good | 7 | 35 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 7 | 35 |
The Steelers limited Warren Moon and Oliver Luck to 224 yards; the Oilers fumbled four times.

### Week 11: at Cincinnati Bengals

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 0 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Bengals | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 22 |
at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
* Date: November 11, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 43 °F (6.1 °C), wind 17 miles per hour (27 km/h; 15 kn)
* Game attendance: 52,497
* Referee: Ben Dreith
* TV announcers (NBC): Charlie Jones (play by play), Bob Griese (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Bengals |
| 1 | | | | | Bengals | 21-yard field goal by Jim Breech | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 47-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 3 |
| | | | | | Steelers | Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 21-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 3 |
| 3 | | | | | Bengals | James Brooks 24-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed | 13 | 9 |
| 3 | | | | | Bengals | 42-yard field goal by Jim Breech | 13 | 12 |
| 3 | | | | | Bengals | 28-yard field goal by Jim Breech | 13 | 15 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 36-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 20 | 15 |
| 4 | | | | | Bengals | Larry Kinnebrew 3-yard touchdown run, Jim Breech kick good | 20 | 22 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 20 | 22 |

### Week 12: at New Orleans Saints

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Saints | 3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
* Date: November 19, 1984
* Game time: 9:00 pm EST
* Game weather: Dome
* Game attendance: 66,005
* Referee: Fred Silva
* TV announcers (ABC): Frank Gifford (play by play), Don Meredith and O. J. Simpson (color commentators)
* Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints – November 19th, 1984
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Chargers | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Saints | 27-yard field goal by Morten Andersen | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 76-yard punt return for touchdown | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 14-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 14 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Saints | 32-yard field goal by Morten Andersen | 14 | 6 |
| 2 | | | | | Saints | Larry Hardy 28-yard touchdown reception from Richard Todd, Morten Andersen kick good | 14 | 13 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | 21-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 17 | 13 |
| 4 | | | | | Saints | Junior Miller 21-yard touchdown reception from Richard Todd, Morten Andersen kick good | 17 | 20 |
| 4 | | | | | Saints | Interception returned 47 yards for touchdown by Dennis Winston, Morten Andersen kick good | 17 | 27 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 25-yard touchdown reception from Scott Campbell, Gary Anderson kick good | 24 | 27 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 24 | 27 |
The Saints won their first Monday Night game in seven tries, and also avenged a 1974 Monday Night loss to the Steelers at Tulane Stadium. It was Pittsburgh's first loss to New Orleans since 1969 in what was the Steelers’ final game in the NFL before moving to the AFC as part of the AFL-NFL merger.
Former Steelers linebacker Dennis Winston played for the Saints in this game. It was also a homecoming for Lipps, who played at nearby East St. John High School.

### Week 13: vs. San Diego Chargers

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Chargers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Steelers | 3 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 52 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: November 25, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 54 °F or 12.2 °C (Sunny)
* Game attendance: 55,586
* Referee: Jim Tunney
* TV announcers (NBC): Len Berman (play by play), Gene Washington (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Chargers | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | 55-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 15-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 0 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | Chargers | 29-yard field goal by Rolf Benirschke | 3 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 30-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 3 | 24 |
| 2 | | | | | Chargers | Lionel James 59 yard punt return for touchdown | 10 | 24 |
| 3 | | | | | Chargers | Wes Chandler 63-yard touchdown reception from Ed Luther, Rolf Benirschke kick good | 17 | 24 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 31 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 5-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 38 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 45-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 45 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 52 |
| 4 | | | | | Chargers | Charlie Joiner 25-yard touchdown reception from Ed Luther, Rolf Benirschke kick good | 24 | 52 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 24 | 52 |

### Week 14: at Houston Oilers

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
| Steelers | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Oilers | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
at Astrodome, Houston, Texas
* Date: December 2, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: Dome
* Game attendance: 39,786
* Referee: Gene Barth
* TV announcers (NBC): Phil Stone (play by play), John Brodie (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Oilers |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | 32-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | | | | | Oilers | 19-yard field goal by Joe Cooper | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | | | | | Oilers | 38-yard field goal by Joe Cooper | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | | | | | Oilers | Chris Dressel 5-yard touchdown reception from Warren Moon, Joe Cooper kick good | 3 | 13 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Weegie Thompson 5-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 13 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 24-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 13 |
| 4 | | | | | Oilers | Stan Edwards 5-yard touchdown run, Joe Cooper kick good | 13 | 20 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 7-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 20 | 20 |
| 5 | | | | | Oilers | 30-yard field goal by Joe Cooper | 20 | 23 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 20 | 23 |
The Steelers tied the game in the fourth yet fell in overtime, all despite intercepting Warren Moon three times.

### Week 15: vs. Cleveland Browns

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Browns | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Steelers | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Date: December 9, 1984
* Game time: 1:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 46 °F or 7.8 °C (Cloudy)
* Game attendance: 55,825
* Referee: Fred Wyant
* TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play by play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
* Pro Football Reference; Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 9th, 1984
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Browns | Steelers |
| 1 | | | | | Browns | 29-yard field goal by Matt Bahr | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 61-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 40-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Browns | 49-yard field goal by Matt Bahr | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 6 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | Browns | Ricky Feacher 16-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good | 13 | 17 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | 22-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 20 |
| 4 | | | | | Browns | Paul McDonald 3-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | 34-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 20 | 23 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 20 | 23 |

### Week 16: at Los Angeles Raiders

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 |
| Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
* Date: December 16, 1984
* Game time: 4:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 53 °F (11.7 °C), wind 13 miles per hour (21 km/h; 11 kn)
* Game attendance: 83,056
* Referee: Red Cashion
* TV announcers (NBC): Jay Randolph (play by play), John Brodie (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Raiders |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | 26-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | 37-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 13 | 0 |
| 4 | | | | | Raiders | Dokie Williams 2-yard touchdown reception from Jim Plunkett, Chris Bahr kick good | 13 | 7 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 13 | 7 |

### Standings

AFC Central :
| viewtalkedit | W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK |
| Pittsburgh Steelers$^{(3)}$ | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 3–3 | 6–6 | 387 | 310 | W2 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 5–1 | 6–6 | 339 | 339 | W4 |
| Cleveland Browns | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 3–3 | 4–8 | 250 | 297 | W1 |
| Houston Oilers | 3 | 13 | 0 | .188 | 1–5 | 3–9 | 240 | 437 | L2 |

## Playoffs
### AFC Divisional Playoff: at Denver Broncos

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| Broncos | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado
* Date: December 30, 1984
* Game time: 4:00 pm EST
* Game weather: 33 °F (0.6 °C), wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn), wind chills 28 °F or −2.2 °C
* Game attendance: 74,981
* Referee: Fred Wyant
* TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play by play), Merlin Olsen (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Broncos |
| 1 | | | | | Broncos | James Wright 9-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | 28-yard field goal by Gary Anderson | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 10 | 7 |
| 3 | | | | | Broncos | 21-yard field goal by Rich Karlis | 10 | 10 |
| 3 | | | | | Broncos | Steve Watson 20-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | Louis Lipps 10-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 17 | 17 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 24 | 17 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 24 | 17 |
The Steelers sacked John Elway four times and picked him off twice.

### AFC Championship game: at Miami Dolphins

| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Steelers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| Dolphins | 7 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
at Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida
* Date: January 6, 1985
* Game time: 12:30 PM
* Game weather: 58 °F (14.4 °C), wind 13 miles per hour (21 km/h; 11 kn)
* Game attendance: 76,029
* Referee: Jerry Markbreit
* TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play by play), Merlin Olsen (color commentator)
Scoring summary :
| Quarter | Time | Drive | Drive | Drive | Team | Scoring information | Score | Score |
| Quarter | Time | Plays | Yards | TOP | Team | Scoring information | Steelers | Dolphins |
| 1 | | | | | Dolphins | Mark Clayton 40-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 0 | 7 |
| 1 | | | | | Steelers | Rich Erenberg 7-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good | 7 | 7 |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | 26-yard field goal by Uwe von Schamann | 7 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 65-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 14 | 10 |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | Mark Duper 41-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 14 | 17 |
| 2 | | | | | Dolphins | Tony Nathan 2-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 14 | 24 |
| 3 | | | | | Dolphins | Mark Duper 36-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | | | | | Steelers | John Stallworth 19-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 21 | 31 |
| 3 | | | | | Dolphins | Woody Bennett 1-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 21 | 38 |
| 4 | | | | | Dolphins | Nat Moore 6-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | | | | | Steelers | Wayne Capers 29-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good | 28 | 45 |
| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. | 28 | 45 |
Dan Marino threw four touchdowns and over 400 yards, outdueling Mark Malone’s 312 yards and three scores; Miami picked off Malone three times.

## Honors and awards

* UPI AFC Rookie of the Year – Louis Lipps wide receiver
* AP Offensive Rookie of the Year – Louis Lipps
* NFL Comeback Player of the Year – John Stallworth