1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season

The 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 52nd season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League.

Most of the stars from the 1970s had departed, but the Steelers showed signs of their past glory by amassing a 9–7 record to capture the AFC Central Title again. The highlight of the season was an October 14 win over the 49ers in San Francisco. It was the only loss the 49ers suffered all season. Also serving up highlights that season was WR Louis Lipps, who won the Offensive Rookie of the Year. In the playoffs, the Steelers stunned the Broncos 24–17 in Denver to earn a trip to the AFC Championship. However, the Steelers' season would end with a 45–28 thrashing at the hands of the Dolphins in Miami. This season was the last time the Steelers appeared in a playoff game until 1989, marking the end of the powerhouse Steel Curtain defense.

Personnel

Staff

1984 Pittsburgh Steelers staff

Front office Chairman of the board – Arthur J. Rooney President – Daniel M. Rooney Vice president – John R. McGinley Vice president – Arthur J. Rooney, Jr. Controller – Dennis P. Thimons Assistant controller – Dan Ferens Traveling secretary – James A. Boston Publicity director – Joe Gordon Assistant publicity director – John Evenson Director of ticket sales – Geraldine Glenn Assistant director of ticket sales – Jim Ellenberger Director of player personnel – Dick Haley Assistant director of player personnel – William Nunn, Jr. Pro talent scout – Tom Modrak Talent scout – West Coast – Bob Schmitz College talent scout – Joe Krupa Head coaches Head coach – Chuck Noll Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Tom Moore Offensive backfield – Dick Hoak Offensive Line: Tackles/Tight Ends – Ron Blackledge Offensive Line: Centers/Guards – Bill Meyers

Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy Inside linebackers – Dennis Fitzgerald Outside linebackers – Jed Hughes Defensive line – Jon Kolb Strength and conditioning Conditioning coach – Jon Kolb Assistant conditioning coach – Walt Evans Physician, M.D. – Dr. David S. Huber Physician, M.D. – Dr. Anthony P. Yates Physician, orthopedic – Dr. Paul Steele Neurological surgery consultant – Dr. Joseph C. Maroon Dentist – Dr. George P. Boucek Ophthalmologist – Dr. Phillip Buzzelli Trainer – Ralph Berlin Assistant trainer – Gary Stragar Equipment manager – Anthony Parisi Field manager – Rodgers Freyvogel Film director – Bob McCartney Photographers – Harry Homa, Bill Amatucci [1]

Roster

1984 would prove to be somewhat of a transition year for the Steelers, as it would mark the final season of several key members of their 1970s dynasty—most notably Jack Lambert (who missed several games during the season due to a recurring turf toe injury), but also Larry Brown and Craig Colquitt—as well as the retirement of Mel Blount in mid-March and the unexpected^[2] retirement of Terry Bradshaw in late July.

Additionally, Cliff Stoudt, the starting quarterback in 1983 while Bradshaw was injured, departed for the United States Football League, leaving the Steelers thin at the position after Bradshaw's retirement on the eve of training camp. The team would trade for former Miami Dolphins starter David Woodley, who had been supplanted on his former team by Oakland native and former Pitt quarterback Dan Marino. The Steelers infamously passed over Marino in the first round of the previous year's draft in favor of Gabriel Rivera, who by 1984 was already out of football; he suffered a spinal cord injury in a drunk driving crash that permanently left him a quadriplegic. Woodley would split time with Mark Malone under center.

In addition to Bradshaw, 1984 would also mark another unexpected departure: Franco Harris. Unlike Bradshaw, this would be due to a pay dispute. As Harris was closing in on Jim Brown's rushing record alongside Chicago's Walter Payton, Harris felt that he deserved a pay raise. The Rooney family, feeling that Harris was near the end of his career, felt otherwise, and it led to Harris's release during training camp. Harris would sign with the Seattle Seahawks and play eight games for that team before retiring 192 yards short of Brown's record, which would be surpassed by Payton that season.

On a positive note, 1984 would mark the first year of wide receiver Louis Lipps, who would set many team records during his career and would retire in second place on the Steelers all-time receiving list behind teammate John Stallworth; Lipps is currently fourth behind Hines Ward, Stallworth and Antonio Brown.

1984 Pittsburgh Steelers final roster

	Quarterbacks 10 Scott Campbell 16 Mark Malone 19 David Woodley Running backs 34 Walter Abercrombie 40 Anthony Corley 24 Rich Erenberg KR 26 Scoop Gillespie 30 Frank Pollard 36 Todd Spencer KR 38 Elton Veals Wide receivers 80 Wayne Capers 86 Gregg Garrity 83 Louis Lipps PR 82 John Stallworth 85 Calvin Sweeney 87 Weegie Thompson Tight ends 89 Bennie Cunningham 81 Darrell Nelson 88 John Rodgers		Offensive linemen 77 Steve August T 71 Emil Boures T 79 Larry Brown T 62 Tunch Ilkin T 74 Terry Long G 60 Randy Rasmussen G/C 63 Pete Rostosky T 72 Ray Snell T 52 Mike Webster C 61 Blake Wingle G 73 Craig Wolfley G Defensive linemen 78 Mark Catano DE 67 Gary Dunn NT 92 Keith Gary DE 95 John Goodman DT 64 Edmund Nelson NT/DE 93 Keith Willis DE		Linebackers 54 Craig Bingham ILB 56 Robin Cole ILB 94 Terry Echols ILB 53 Bryan Hinkle OLB 90 Bob Kohrs OLB/DE 58 Jack Lambert ILB 50 David Little ILB 57 Mike Merriweather OLB 59 Todd Seabaugh ILB Defensive backs 23 Chris D. Brown DB 33 Harvey Clayton CB 29 Ron Johnson DB     Mike Sutton FS 31 Donnie Shell SS 41 Sam Washington CB 21 Eric Williams FS 28 Robert A. Williams DB 49 Dwayne Woodruff CB 22 Rick Woods FS Special teams 52 Mike Webster LS  1 Gary Anderson K  5 Craig Colquitt P/H		Reserve lists 68 Russ Graham T (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 84 Chris Kolodziejski TE (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 66 Kirk McJunkin G (IRTooltip Injured reserve) Practice squad [1] [3] [4] Rookies in italics 57 active, 3 inactive

Offseason

Preseason

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Game Site	Kickoff (ET)	TV	Result	Record
1	Saturday, August 4	at Cleveland Browns	Cleveland Municipal Stadium	7:30 p.m.	WPXI	W 31–14	1–0
2	Saturday, August 11	Philadelphia Eagles	Three Rivers Stadium	6:00 p.m.	WPXI	W 20–17 (OT)	2–0
3	Thursday, August 16	at Dallas Cowboys	Texas Stadium	9:00 p.m.	ABC	W 20–10	3–0
4	Saturday, August 25	at New York Giants	Giants Stadium	8:00 p.m.	WPXI	L 16–9	3–1

Regular season

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Location	Kickoff (ET)	TV	Result	Record
1	Sunday, September 2	Kansas City Chiefs	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 37–27	0–1
2	Thursday, September 6	at New York Jets	Giants Stadium	9:00 p.m.	ABC	W 23–17	1–1
3	Sunday, September 16	Los Angeles Rams	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	CBS	W 24–14	2–1
4	Sunday, September 23	at Cleveland Browns	Cleveland Municipal Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 20–10	2–2
5	Monday, October 1	Cincinnati Bengals	Three Rivers Stadium	9:00 p.m.	ABC	W 38–17	3–2
6	Sunday, October 7	Miami Dolphins	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 31–7	3–3
7	Sunday, October 14	at San Francisco 49ers	Candlestick Park	4:00 p.m.	NBC	W 20–17	4–3
8	Sunday, October 21	at Indianapolis Colts	Hoosier Dome	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 17–16	4–4
9	Sunday, October 28	Atlanta Falcons	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	CBS	W 35–10	5–4
10	Sunday, November 4	Houston Oilers	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	W 35–7	6–4
11	Sunday, November 11	at Cincinnati Bengals	Riverfront Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 22–20	6–5
12	Monday, November 19	at New Orleans Saints	Louisiana Superdome	9:00 p.m.	ABC	L 27–24	6–6
13	Sunday, November 25	San Diego Chargers	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	W 52–24	7–6
14	Sunday, December 2	at Houston Oilers	Astrodome	1:00 p.m.	NBC	L 23–20 (OT)	7–7
15	Sunday, December 9	Cleveland Browns	Three Rivers Stadium	1:00 p.m.	NBC	W 23–20	8–7
16	Sunday, December 16	at Los Angeles Raiders	Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum	4:00 p.m.	NBC	W 13–7	9–7

Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Chiefs Steelers 1 Chiefs Todd Blackledge 1-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good 7 0 1 Steelers 30-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 7 3 2 Chiefs 37-yard field goal by Nick Lowery 10 3 2 Chiefs Theotis Brown 3-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good 17 3 2 Steelers Louis Lipps 80-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 17 10 2 Chiefs Theotis Brown 6-yard touchdown run, Nick Lowery kick good 24 10 2 Steelers John Stallworth 29-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 24 17 3 Steelers 47-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 24 20 3 Chiefs Stephone Paige 22-yard touchdown reception from Todd Blackledge, Nick Lowery kick good 31 20 3 Chiefs 47-yard field goal by Nick Lowery 34 20 3 Chiefs 37-yard field goal by Nick Lowery 37 20 4 Steelers Louis Lipps 21-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 37 27 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 37 27

Mark Malone and David Woodley combined for 419 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions, while the Chiefs won despite putting up just 264 yards of total offense.

Week 2: at New York Jets

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Jets 1 Steelers Louis Lipps 6-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 7 0 2 Jets Wesley Walker 14-yard touchdown reception from Pat Ryan, Pat Leahy kick good 7 7 2 Steelers 32-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 10 7 2 Steelers 43-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 7 3 Jets Bobby Humphrey 97-yard kickoff return for touchdown 13 14 3 Steelers Weegie Thompson 3-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 20 14 3 Jets 52-yard field goal by Pat Leahy 20 17 4 Steelers 27-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 23 17 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 23 17

After coughing up four turnovers to the Chiefs, the Steelers picked off Pat Ryan three times and forced a fumble; they also bullied the Jets into eleven penalties for 115 yards.

Week 3: vs. Los Angeles Rams

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Rams Steelers 1 Rams Dwayne Crutchfield 4-yard touchdown reception from Vince Ferragamo, Mike Lansford kick good 7 0 2 Steelers Bennie Cunningham 1-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 7 7 2 Steelers Interception returned 12 yards for touchdown by Sam Washington, Gary Anderson kick good 7 14 3 Steelers 41-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 7 17 3 Rams Drew Hill 57-yard touchdown reception from Jeff Kemp, Mike Lansford kick good 14 17 4 Steelers Louis Lipps 11-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 14 24 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 24

The Steelers limited Eric Dickerson to 49 rushing yards and forced two Rams fumbles.

Week 4: at Cleveland Browns

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Browns 2 Steelers Interception returned 69 yards for touchdown by Sam Washington, Gary Anderson kick good 7 0 3 Browns 18-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 7 3 3 Browns Boyce Green 44-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good 7 10 3 Steelers 46-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 10 10 4 Browns Duriel Harris 3-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good 10 17 4 Browns 48-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 10 20 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 20

Week 5: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Bengals Steelers 2 Steelers Rich Erenberg 31-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 0 7 2 Steelers Interception returned 42 yards for touchdown by Dwayne Woodruff, Gary Anderson kick good 0 14 2 Bengals Stanford Jennings 38-yard touchdown reception from Turk Schonert, Jim Breech kick good 7 14 2 Bengals 32-yard field goal by Jim Breech 10 14 3 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 10 17 3 Steelers Weegie Thompson 23-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 10 24 4 Bengals Turk Schonert 1-yard touchdown run, Jim Breech kick good 17 24 4 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 5-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 17 31 4 Steelers Interception returned 52 yards for touchdown by Donnie Shell, Gary Anderson kick good 17 38 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 38

Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Dolphins Steelers 2 Dolphins Bruce Hardy 3-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 7 0 2 Dolphins Joe Rose 34-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 14 0 2 Dolphins Fumble recovery returned 21 yards for touchdown by Bob Baumhower, Uwe von Schamann kick good 21 0 3 Dolphins 37-yard field goal by Uwe von Schamann 24 0 3 Steelers Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 24 7 4 Dolphins Woody Bennett 1-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good 31 7 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 31

Week 7 (Sunday, October 14, 1984): at San Francisco 49ers

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
PIT	Passing	Mark Malone	11/18, 156 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Rich Erenberg	11 CAR, 44 YDS, 1 TD
	Receiving	John Stallworth	6 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD
SF	Passing	Joe Montana	24/34, 241 YDS, 1 INT
	Rushing	Wendell Tyler	11 CAR, 59 YDS, 1 TD
	Receiving	Roger Craig	7 REC, 43 YDS

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP PIT SF 1 8:39 Steelers Erenberg 2-yard touchdown run, Anderson kick good 7 0 2 8:00 Steelers 48-yard field goal by Anderson 10 0 2 1:03 49ers Montana 7-yard touchdown run, Wersching kick good 10 7 4 14:52 49ers 30-yard field goal by Wersching 10 10 4 10:48 49ers Tyler 7-yard touchdown run, Wersching kick good 10 17 4 3:21 Steelers Stallworth 6-yard touchdown reception from Malone, Anderson kick good 17 17 4 1:42 Steelers 21-yard field goal by Anderson 20 17 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 17

• Point spread: 49ers by 8
• Over/Under: 42.0 (under)
• Time of Game:

Steelers	Game Statistics	49ers
23	First downs	22
47–175	Rushes–yards	20–117
156	Passing yards	241
11–18–1	Passes	24–35–1
1–7	Sacked–yards	0–0
149	Net passing yards	241
324	Total yards	358
106	Return yards	131
2–41.0	Punts	3–30.7
1–0	Fumbles–lost	1–0
11–68	Penalties–yards	8–57
34:45	Time of Possession	25:15

This game was not on many NBC stations, since game 5 of the World Series was being broadcast at the same time. However, that game would prove the last Sunday afternoon World Series game. This was the solitary game the eventual Super Bowl champion 49ers lost during the 1984 season.

Week 8: at Indianapolis Colts

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Colts 1 Steelers 53-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 0 2 Steelers Louis Lipps 62-yard touchdown reception from David Woodley, Gary Anderson kick good 10 0 2 Steelers 25-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 0 4 Colts 41-yard field goal by Raul Allegre 13 3 4 Colts Alvin Moore 8-yard touchdown run, Raul Allegre kick good 13 10 4 Steelers 43-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 16 10 4 Colts Ray Butler 54-yard touchdown reception from Mike Pagel, Raul Allegre kick good 16 17 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 16 17

This game was particularly frustrating to Steeler fans. One week previously, the Steelers beat the 49ers in San Francisco – becoming the solitary team to achieve this as the 49ers finished 15-1 on the way to winning the Super Bowl. Then coming back east to play one of the worst teams of the season, the Indianapolis Colts – who had only two wins at that point and were to win just four games for the season – they lost on a last minute improbable play after leading throughout the game. The Colts’ third-string quarterback, Mike Pagel, came off the bench in the third quarter and was leading a final minute drive from their 20. On the Colts 40 with 34 seconds left, Pagel avoided a near sack, scrambled right and threw down the middle of the field to WR Bernard Henry. The ball however went directly to the hands of Steeler CB Sam Washington who bobbled the ball. Between Washington and a few other Steeler defenders, WR Ray Butler burst through the gap, snatched the ball in the air and ran untouched 54 yards for the touchdown. The extra point sealed the game.^[14]

And that’s why they play the game.

Week 9: vs. Atlanta Falcons

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Falcons Steelers 1 Steelers Fumble recovery returned 65 yards for touchdown by Dwayne Woodruff, Gary Anderson kick good 0 7 2 Steelers John Stallworth 20-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 14 2 Falcons 40-yard field goal by Mick Luckhurst 3 14 3 Steelers Frank Pollard 5-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 3 21 3 Steelers John Stallworth 31-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 28 4 Steelers Rich Erenberg 7-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 35 4 Falcons Stacey Bailey 9-yard touchdown reception from Mike Moroski, Mick Luckhurst kick good 10 35 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 35

Week 10 vs. Houston Oilers

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Oilers Steelers 1 Steelers John Stallworth 43-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 7 2 Steelers Mark Malone 13-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 0 14 2 Steelers John Stallworth 17-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 21 3 Steelers John Stallworth 39-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 28 3 Steelers Fumble recovery returned 21 yards for touchdown by Bryan Hinkle, Gary Anderson kick good 0 35 3 Oilers Jamie Williams 5-yard touchdown reception from Oliver Luck, Joe Cooper kick good 7 35 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 35

The Steelers limited Warren Moon and Oliver Luck to 224 yards; the Oilers fumbled four times.

Week 11: at Cincinnati Bengals

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Bengals 1 Bengals 21-yard field goal by Jim Breech 0 3 2 Steelers 47-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 3 Steelers Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 10 3 2 Steelers 21-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 3 3 Bengals James Brooks 24-yard touchdown run, 2-point run failed 13 9 3 Bengals 42-yard field goal by Jim Breech 13 12 3 Bengals 28-yard field goal by Jim Breech 13 15 4 Steelers Louis Lipps 36-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 20 15 4 Bengals Larry Kinnebrew 3-yard touchdown run, Jim Breech kick good 20 22 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 22

Week 12: at New Orleans Saints

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Chargers Steelers 1 Saints 27-yard field goal by Morten Andersen 0 3 2 Steelers Louis Lipps 76-yard punt return for touchdown 7 3 2 Steelers John Stallworth 14-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 14 3 2 Saints 32-yard field goal by Morten Andersen 14 6 2 Saints Larry Hardy 28-yard touchdown reception from Richard Todd, Morten Andersen kick good 14 13 4 Steelers 21-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 17 13 4 Saints Junior Miller 21-yard touchdown reception from Richard Todd, Morten Andersen kick good 17 20 4 Saints Interception returned 47 yards for touchdown by Dennis Winston, Morten Andersen kick good 17 27 4 Steelers Louis Lipps 25-yard touchdown reception from Scott Campbell, Gary Anderson kick good 24 27 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 27

The Saints won their first Monday Night game in seven tries, and also avenged a 1974 Monday Night loss to the Steelers at Tulane Stadium. It was Pittsburgh's first loss to New Orleans since 1969 in what was the Steelers’ final game in the NFL before moving to the AFC as part of the AFL-NFL merger.

Former Steelers linebacker Dennis Winston played for the Saints in this game. It was also a homecoming for Lipps, who played at nearby East St. John High School.

Week 13: vs. San Diego Chargers

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Chargers Steelers 1 Steelers 55-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 0 3 2 Steelers Louis Lipps 15-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 10 2 Steelers Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 0 17 2 Chargers 29-yard field goal by Rolf Benirschke 3 17 2 Steelers John Stallworth 30-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 24 2 Chargers Lionel James 59 yard punt return for touchdown 10 24 3 Chargers Wes Chandler 63-yard touchdown reception from Ed Luther, Rolf Benirschke kick good 17 24 3 Steelers Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 17 31 3 Steelers John Stallworth 5-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 17 38 3 Steelers John Stallworth 45-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 17 45 4 Steelers Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 17 52 4 Chargers Charlie Joiner 25-yard touchdown reception from Ed Luther, Rolf Benirschke kick good 24 52 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 52

Week 14: at Houston Oilers

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Oilers 1 Steelers 32-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 0 1 Oilers 19-yard field goal by Joe Cooper 3 3 2 Oilers 38-yard field goal by Joe Cooper 3 6 2 Oilers Chris Dressel 5-yard touchdown reception from Warren Moon, Joe Cooper kick good 3 13 3 Steelers Weegie Thompson 5-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 10 13 3 Steelers 24-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 13 4 Oilers Stan Edwards 5-yard touchdown run, Joe Cooper kick good 13 20 4 Steelers Louis Lipps 7-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 20 20 5 Oilers 30-yard field goal by Joe Cooper 20 23 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 23

The Steelers tied the game in the fourth yet fell in overtime, all despite intercepting Warren Moon three times.

Week 15: vs. Cleveland Browns

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Browns Steelers 1 Browns 29-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 3 0 1 Steelers Louis Lipps 61-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 7 2 Steelers 40-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 10 2 Browns 49-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 6 10 2 Steelers Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 6 17 2 Browns Ricky Feacher 16-yard touchdown reception from Paul McDonald, Matt Bahr kick good 13 17 3 Steelers 22-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 20 4 Browns Paul McDonald 3-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good 20 20 4 Steelers 34-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 20 23 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 20 23

Week 16: at Los Angeles Raiders

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Raiders 1 Steelers 26-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 0 4 Steelers Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 10 0 4 Steelers 37-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 0 4 Raiders Dokie Williams 2-yard touchdown reception from Jim Plunkett, Chris Bahr kick good 13 7 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 13 7

Standings

AFC Central
view talk edit	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
Pittsburgh Steelers(3)	9	7	0	.563	3–3	6–6	387	310	W2
Cincinnati Bengals	8	8	0	.500	5–1	6–6	339	339	W4
Cleveland Browns	5	11	0	.313	3–3	4–8	250	297	W1
Houston Oilers	3	13	0	.188	1–5	3–9	240	437	L2

Playoffs

AFC Divisional Playoff: at Denver Broncos

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Broncos 1 Broncos James Wright 9-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good 0 7 2 Steelers 28-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 7 2 Steelers Frank Pollard 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 10 7 3 Broncos 21-yard field goal by Rich Karlis 10 10 3 Broncos Steve Watson 20-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good 10 17 3 Steelers Louis Lipps 10-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 17 17 4 Steelers Frank Pollard 2-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 24 17 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 17

The Steelers sacked John Elway four times and picked him off twice.

AFC Championship game: at Miami Dolphins

Scoring summary

Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Steelers Dolphins 1 Dolphins Mark Clayton 40-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 0 7 1 Steelers Rich Erenberg 7-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 7 7 2 Dolphins 26-yard field goal by Uwe von Schamann 7 10 2 Steelers John Stallworth 65-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 14 10 2 Dolphins Mark Duper 41-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 14 17 2 Dolphins Tony Nathan 2-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good 14 24 3 Dolphins Mark Duper 36-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 14 31 3 Steelers John Stallworth 19-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 21 31 3 Dolphins Woody Bennett 1-yard touchdown run, Uwe von Schamann kick good 21 38 4 Dolphins Nat Moore 6-yard touchdown reception from Dan Marino, Uwe von Schamann kick good 21 45 4 Steelers Wayne Capers 29-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 28 45 "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 28 45

Dan Marino threw four touchdowns and over 400 yards, outdueling Mark Malone’s 312 yards and three scores; Miami picked off Malone three times.

Honors and awards

• UPI AFC Rookie of the Year – Louis Lipps wide receiver
• AP Offensive Rookie of the Year – Louis Lipps
• NFL Comeback Player of the Year – John Stallworth

References

External links

• 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season at Profootballreference.com
• 1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season statistics at jt-sw.com