Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers (December 18, 1988)

Game Recap


In a December 18 week 16 clash in Pittsburgh, the Steelers got a 40-24 win against the Dolphins. The Steelers had a good enough 0 lead 20-17 and were able to hold it in the final 30 minutes.

The Steelers were led by Bubby Brister who connected on zero picks. Warren Williams ran for 117 yards rushing.

For the Dolphins, Dan Marino threw for 195 yards passing. Scott Schwedes finished with 110 yards receiving.

The Steelers ended up with 404 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Dolphins ended with 385 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 40-24
  • Date: Sunday, December 18, 1988
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 404, Turnovers: 1
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 385, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 10 7 0 7 24
PIT 7 13 7 13 40

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan MarinoMIA17-311950242
Ron JaworskiMIA8-101081022
Bubby BristerPIT13-26990020

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Warren WilliamsPIT16117033
Merril HogePIT1674013
Ron DavenportMIA667064
Louis LippsPIT139139
Frank PollardPIT83707
Bubby BristerPIT432020
Lorenzo HamptonMIA111825

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Scott SchwedesMIA4110042
Jim JensenMIA565022
Mark ClaytonMIA654113
Charles LockettPIT233020
Ron DavenportMIA430012
Rodney CarterPIT52507
Ferrell EdmundsMIA224022
Troy StradfordMIA42007

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIA18822
PIT473052

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIA25-41303120
PIT13-2699000

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