Jerome Bettis was unable to play in the 2001-02 NFL playoffs due to a sudden illness .
PIT - Burress 32 pass from Stewart ( Brown kick ) PIT 27-10 } } Steelers running back Jerome Bettis , sidelined for much of the regular season , was scheduled to make his return in the first playoff ever at their new home , Heinz Field , but was sidelined with an undisclosed ailment at the last minute .