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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Doug Williams | WAS | 30-52 | 430 | 2 | 1 | 58 | |
| Bubby Brister | PIT | 12-28 | 258 | 2 | 0 | 80 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Timmy Smith | WAS | 15 | 58 | 0 | 16 | |
| Earnest Jackson | PIT | 16 | 43 | 0 | 9 | |
| Kelvin Bryant | WAS | 5 | 24 | 0 | 14 | |
| Dwight Stone | PIT | 6 | 12 | 0 | 11 | |
| Jamie Morris | WAS | 9 | 11 | 1 | 9 | |
| Bubby Brister | PIT | 2 | 10 | 1 | 6 | |
| Rodney Carter | PIT | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ricky Sanders | WAS | 5 | 145 | 1 | 55 | |
| Louis Lipps | PIT | 3 | 98 | 1 | 80 | |
| Art Monk | WAS | 9 | 86 | 0 | 26 | |
| Dwight Stone | PIT | 2 | 75 | 1 | 72 | |
| Terry Orr | WAS | 2 | 64 | 0 | 58 | |
| Gary Clark | WAS | 4 | 53 | 0 | 27 | |
| Kelvin Bryant | WAS | 4 | 46 | 1 | 25 | |
| Craig McEwen | WAS | 3 | 24 | 0 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| PIT | 27 | 83 | 1 | | |
| WAS | 30 | 93 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| PIT | 12-28 | 258 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| WAS | 30-52 | 430 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Pittsburgh Steelers at Washington Redskins
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- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 61%, wind 9 mph
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