Game Recap
In a January 6 playoff tussle in Pittsburgh, the Steelers authored a 40-21 victory over the Bills. The Steelers were ahead at the half 23-7 and cruised to a straightforward win.
The Steelers were led by Neil O'Donnell who had 262 pass yards, 1 touchdown. Bam Morris had 106 rushing yards, 2 TDs. Yancey Thigpen caught 77 yards receiving.
For the Bills, Jim Kelly connected on 1 touchdown. Thurman Thomas rumbled for 1 touchdown.
The Steelers ended with 409 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 0 of 0 on third downs. The Bills ended up with 250 total yards, 18 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 0 of 0 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 40-21
- Date: Saturday, January 6, 1996
- Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 409, Turnovers: 2
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 250, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
0 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
| PIT |
7 |
16 |
3 |
14 |
40 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Neil O'Donnell | PIT | 19-35 | 262 | 1 | 2 | 43 | |
| Jim Kelly | BUF | 14-29 | 135 | 1 | 3 | 26 | |
| Alex Van Pelt | BUF | 4-10 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 17 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bam Morris | PIT | 25 | 106 | 2 | 13 | |
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 13 | 46 | 1 | 13 | |
| Steve Tasker | BUF | 1 | 40 | 0 | 40 | |
| Erric Pegram | PIT | 8 | 33 | 0 | 17 | |
| Darick Holmes | BUF | 4 | 14 | 0 | 12 | |
| Alex Van Pelt | BUF | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
| Kordell Stewart | PIT | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Yancey Thigpen | PIT | 3 | 77 | 0 | 43 | |
| Ernie Mills | PIT | 5 | 66 | 1 | 22 | |
| Andre Hastings | PIT | 3 | 39 | 0 | 17 | |
| Steve Tasker | BUF | 2 | 38 | 0 | 26 | |
| Tony Cline | BUF | 3 | 36 | 1 | 17 | |
| Bill Brooks | BUF | 3 | 28 | 0 | 16 | |
| Lonnie Johnson | BUF | 5 | 28 | 0 | 8 | |
| Kordell Stewart | PIT | 2 | 27 | 0 | 19 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 21 | 94 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 43 | 147 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 18-39 | 162 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| PIT | 19-35 | 262 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance: 59,072
- Weather: 15 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 9 mph, wind chill 3
- Time of Game:
