Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Redskins (September 11, 1988)

Game Recap


In a week 2 match-up, the Redskins completed a 30-29 victory against the Steelers. The Steelers had the lead after two 13-10 but Redskins took command in the 0. The Redskins outscored the Steelers 20-16 in the second half.

The Redskins were guided by Doug Williams who had 430 passing yards, 2 touchdowns. Ricky Sanders had 145 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

For the Steelers, Bubby Brister had 258 yards passing, 2 TDs, 0 picks. Louis Lipps caught 98 receiving yards, 1 TD.

The Redskins ended with 515 total yards, 25 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers finished with 341 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 30-29
  • Date: Sunday, September 11, 1988
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 515, Turnovers: 3
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 341, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PIT 3 10 6 10 29
WAS 7 3 7 13 30

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Doug WilliamsWAS30-524302158
Bubby BristerPIT12-282582080

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Timmy SmithWAS1558016
Earnest JacksonPIT164309
Kelvin BryantWAS524014
Dwight StonePIT612011
Jamie MorrisWAS91119
Bubby BristerPIT21016
Rodney CarterPIT110010

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ricky SandersWAS5145155
Louis LippsPIT398180
Art MonkWAS986026
Dwight StonePIT275172
Terry OrrWAS264058
Gary ClarkWAS453027
Kelvin BryantWAS446125
Craig McEwenWAS324011

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
PIT27831
WAS30931

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
PIT12-28258200
WAS30-52430211

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