Game Recap
In a December postseason match-up in Denver, the Steelers kept alive with a 24-17 win over the Broncos. Both squads were even entering the last quarter 17-17 when the Steelers outscored Broncos 7-0.
The Steelers were led by Mark Malone who connected on 224 pass yards in the air, 1 TD, 0 interceptions, was 17 of 28 passing. Frank Pollard ran for 99 yards rushing, 2 touchdowns. Louis Lipps caught 86 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Broncos, John Elway finished with 184 passing yards in the air, 2 TDs. Steve Watson had 177 receiving yards, 1 TD, 11 catches.
The Steelers tallied 381 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos ended up with 250 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Denver BroncosDEN 24-17
- Date: Sunday, December 30, 1984
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 381, Turnovers: 2
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 250, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
0 |
10 |
7 |
7 |
24 |
| DEN |
7 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Mark Malone | PIT | 17-28 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 25 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 19-37 | 184 | 2 | 2 | 21 | |
| Gerald Willhite | DEN | 1-1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Frank Pollard | PIT | 16 | 99 | 2 | 23 | |
| Walter Abercrombie | PIT | 17 | 75 | 0 | 18 | |
| Sammy Winder | DEN | 15 | 37 | 0 | 9 | |
| John Elway | DEN | 4 | 16 | 0 | 13 | |
| Elton Veals | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Gerald Willhite | DEN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Louis Lipps | PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Watson | DEN | 11 | 177 | 1 | 52 | |
| Louis Lipps | PIT | 5 | 86 | 1 | 25 | |
| Frank Pollard | PIT | 4 | 48 | 0 | 17 | |
| John Stallworth | PIT | 3 | 38 | 0 | 14 | |
| Sammy Winder | DEN | 4 | 22 | 0 | 8 | |
| Bennie Cunningham | PIT | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Walter Abercrombie | PIT | 3 | 18 | 0 | 6 | |
| James Wright | DEN | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 22 | 51 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 40 | 169 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 20-38 | 236 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| PIT | 17-28 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos
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- Weather: 33 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 6 mph, wind chill 28
- Time of Game:
