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Pittsburgh Steelers 54th US football season

1986 Pittsburgh Steelers season
OwnerArt Rooney
General managerDick Haley
Head coachChuck Noll
Home fieldThree Rivers Stadium
Results
Record6–10
Division place3rd AFC Central
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersRB Earnest Jackson
LB Mike Merriweather
AP All-ProsNone
Team MVPBryan Hinkle
Team ROYAnthony Henton

The 1986 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise’s 54th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League. The Steelers failed to improve upon their 7–9 record from 1985: they instead finished 6–10 and failed to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1986 NFL Draft
1986 Pittsburgh Steelers draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 9 John Rienstra  Guard Temple
2 36 Gerald Williams  Guard Auburn
3 67 Bubby Brister  Quarterback Northeast Louisiana
4 94 Bill Callahan  Safety Pittsburgh
5 122 Erroll Tucker  Cornerback Utah
5 135 Brent Jones *  Tight end Santa Clara
6 148 Domingo Bryant  Safety Texas A&M
7 175 Rodney Carter  Running back Purdue
8 207 Cap Boso  Tight end Illinois
9 234 Anthony Henton  Linebacker Troy State
10 260 Warren Seitz  Wide receiver Missouri
11 287 Larry Station  Linebacker Iowa
12 314 Mike Williams  Linebacker Tulsa
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Undrafted free agents

1986 Undrafted Free Agents of note
Player Position College
Andrew Baker Wide receiver Rutgers
Gary Barber Linebacker Youngstown State
Brian Blankenship Guard Nebraska
Eric Wycoff Running back Illinois

Personnel

Staff

1986 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-management – Dan Ferens
  • Traveling secretary – James A. Boston
  • Publicity director – Joe Gordon
  • Assistant publicity director – Dan Edwards
  • Director of ticket sales – Geraldine Glenn
  • Assistant controller-tickets – 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
  • Talent scout – East – Tom Donahoe
  • Talent scout – Midwest – Jesse Kaye

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches


Strength and conditioning

  • Conditioning & training coach – Walt Evans
  • Dentist – Dr. George P. Boucek
  • Ophthalmologist – Dr. Phillip Buzzelli
  • Physician, orthopedic – Dr. Thomas W. Cowan
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. David S. Huber
  • Neurological surgery consultant – Dr. Joseph C. Maroon
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Richard Rydze
  • Physician, consultant – Dr. Abraham J.Twerski
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Anthony P. Yates
  • Trainer – Ralph Berlin
  • Trainer – Fran Feld
  • Equipment manager – Anthony Parisi
  • Field manager – Rodgers Freyvogel
  • Video & film director – Bob McCartney
  • Photographers – Mike Fabus, Bill Amatucci


Roster

1986 Pittsburgh Steelers roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
50 active, 9 reserve

Preseason

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Game site Kickoff (ET) TV Result Record
1 Saturday, August 9 Chicago Bears Three Rivers Stadium 7:00 p.m. WTAE L 23–13 0–1
2 Friday, August 15 at Washington Redskins RFK Stadium 8:00 p.m. WTAE L 27–24 (OT) 0–2
3 Friday, August 22 at Dallas Cowboys Texas Stadium 9:00 p.m. WTAE W 41–28 1–2
4 Saturday, August 30 at New York Giants Giants Stadium 8:00 p.m. WTAE L 17–3 1–3

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Game site Kickoff (ET) TV Result Record
1 Sunday, September 7 at Seattle Seahawks Kingdome 4:00 p.m. NBC L 30–0 0–1
2 Monday, September 15 Denver Broncos Three Rivers Stadium 9:00 p.m. ABC L 21–10 0–2
3 Sunday, September 21 at Minnesota Vikings Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome 1:00 p.m. NBC L 31–7 0–3
4 Sunday, September 28 at Houston Oilers Astrodome 1:00 p.m. NBC W 22–16 (OT) 1–3
5 Sunday, October 5 Cleveland Browns Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC L 27–24 1–4
6 Monday, October 13 at Cincinnati Bengals Riverfront Stadium 9:00 p.m. ABC L 24–22 1–5
7 Sunday, October 19 New England Patriots Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC L 34–0 1–6
8 Sunday, October 26 Cincinnati Bengals Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC W 30–9 2–6
9 Sunday, November 2 Green Bay Packers Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. CBS W 27–3 3–6
10 Sunday, November 9 at Buffalo Bills Rich Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC L 16–12 3–7
11 Sunday, November 16 Houston Oilers Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC W 21–10 4–7
12 Sunday, November 23 at Cleveland Browns Cleveland Municipal Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC L 37–31 (OT) 4–8
13 Sunday, November 30 at Chicago Bears Soldier Field 1:00 p.m. NBC L 13–10 (OT) 4–9
14 Sunday, December 7 Detroit Lions Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. CBS W 27–17 5–9
15 Saturday, December 13 at New York Jets Giants Stadium 12:30 p.m. NBC W 45–24 6–9
16 Sunday, December 21 Kansas City Chiefs Three Rivers Stadium 1:00 p.m. NBC L 24–19 6–10

Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks

Pittsburgh Steelers at Seattle Seahawks
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 0 0 000
Seahawks 0 6 101430

at Kingdome, Seattle, Washington

  • Date: September 7, 1986
  • Game time: 4:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Dome
  • Game attendance: 61,461
  • Referee: Jerry Seeman
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play by play), Dave Rowe (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Seahawks
2 Seahawks Daryl Turner 4-yard touchdown reception from Dave Krieg, Norm Johnson kick no good 0 6
3 Seahawks Interception returned 18 yards for touchdown by Dave Brown, Norm Johnson kick good 0 13
3 Seahawks 24-yard field goal by Norm Johnson 0 16
4 Seahawks Steve Largent 10-yard touchdown reception from Dave Krieg, Norm Johnson kick good 0 23
4 Seahawks Randall Morris 49-yard touchdown run, Norm Johnson kick good 0 30
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 0 30

Week 2 vs. Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 7 7721
Steelers 0 0 3710

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: September 15, 1986
  • Game time: 9:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: 64 °F (17.8 °C), wind 7 miles per hour (11 km/h; 6.1 kn)
  • Game attendance: 57,305
  • Referee: Bob McElwee
  • TV announcers (ABC): Al Michaels (play by play), Frank Gifford (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Broncos Steelers
2 Broncos Steve Watson 21-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good 7 0
3 Steelers 42-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 7 3
3 Broncos Steve Sewell 34-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good 14 3
4 Steelers Rich Erenberg 7-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 14 10
4 Broncos Sammy Winder 13-yard touchdown reception from John Elway, Rich Karlis kick good 21 10
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 21 10

Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings

See also: 1986 Minnesota Vikings season Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 7 0 007
Vikings 14 3 7731

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: September 21, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Dome
  • Game attendance: 56,795
  • Referee: Ben Dreith
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play by play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Vikings
1 Vikings Hassan Jones 55-yard touchdown reception from Tommy Kramer, Chuck Nelson kick good 0 7
1 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 18-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 7 7
1 Vikings Hassan Jones 16-yard touchdown reception from Tommy Kramer, Chuck Nelson kick good 7 14
2 Vikings 48-yard field goal by Chuck Nelson 7 17
3 Vikings Allen Rice 12-yard touchdown run, Chuck Nelson kick good 7 24
4 Vikings Jim Gustafson 9-yard touchdown reception from Tommy Kramer, Chuck Nelson kick good 7 31
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 7 31

Week 4: at Houston Oilers

Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Steelers 0 3 103622
Oilers 3 7 06016

at Astrodome, Houston, Texas

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Oilers
1 Oilers 45-yard field goal by Tony Zendejas 0 3
2 Steelers 42-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 3
2 Oilers Ernest Givins 35-yard touchdown reception from Warren Moon, Tony Zendejas kick good 3 10
3 Steelers Calvin Sweeney 19-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 10 10
3 Steelers 45-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 13 10
4 Oilers 29-yard field goal by Tony Zendejas 13 13
4 Oilers 28-yard field goal by Tony Zendejas 13 16
4 Steelers 23-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 16 16
5 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 3-yard touchdown run, 2-point {{{2pt type}}} {{{2pt result}}} 16 22
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 22 16

Week 5: vs. Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Browns 10 7 3727
Steelers 0 14 7324

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 5, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: 61 °F (16.1 °C), wind 17 miles per hour (27 km/h; 15 kn)
  • Game attendance: 57,327
  • Referee: Dick Jorgensen
  • TV announcers: Charlie Jones (play by play), Jimmy Cefalo (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Browns Steelers
1 Browns Webster Slaughter 15-yard touchdown reception from Bernie Kosar, Matt Bahr kick good 7 0
1 Browns 22-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 10 0
2 Steelers Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 10 7
2 Steelers Rich Erenberg 5-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 10 14
2 Browns Gerald McNeil 100-yard kickoff return for touchdown 17 14
3 Steelers Louis Lipps 6-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 17 20
3 Browns 39-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 20 20
4 Steelers 45-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 20 23
4 Browns Earnest Byner 4-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good 27 23
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 27 23

This was Cleveland’s first win in Pittsburgh since 1969.

Week 6: at Cincinnati Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 7 2 10322
Bengals 7 7 01024

at Riverfront Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Date: October 13, 1986
  • Game time: 9:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C), wind 10 miles per hour (16 km/h; 8.7 kn)
  • Game attendance: 54,283
  • Referee: Bob Frederic
  • TV announcers (ABC): Frank Gifford (play by play), Lynn Swann (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Bengals
1 Bengals Rodney Holman 32-yard touchdown reception from Boomer Esiason, Jim Breech kick good 0 7
1 Steelers Bubby Brister 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 7 7
2 Bengals Tim McGee 7-yard touchdown reception from Boomer Esiason, Jim Breech kick good 7 14
2 Steelers Jeff Hayes forced out of end zone 9 14
3 Steelers Earnest Jackson 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 16 14
3 Steelers 24-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 19 14
4 Bengals Jeff Hayes 61-yard run for touchdown off fake punt 19 21
4 Bengals 40-yard field goal by Jim Breech 19 24
4 Bengals 44-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 22 24
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 22 24

Week 7: vs. New England Patriots

New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Patriots 10 14 7334
Steelers 0 0 000

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 19, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6.1 °C), wind 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h; 3.5 kn)
  • Game attendance: 54,743
  • Referee: Pat Haggerty
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play by play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Patriots Steelers
1 Patriots 31-yard field goal by Tony Franklin 3 0
1 Patriots Stephen Starring 43-yard touchdown reception from Steve Grogan, Tony Franklin kick good 10 0
2 Patriots Interception returned 37 yards for touchdown by Fred Marion, Tony Franklin kick good 17 0
2 Patriots Tony Collins 10-yard touchdown reception from Steve Grogan, Tony Franklin kick good 24 0
3 Patriots Willie Scott 2-yard touchdown reception from Steve Grogan, Tony Franklin kick good 31 0
4 Patriots 36-yard field goal by Tony Franklin 34 0
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 34 0

Week 8: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bengals 0 3 339
Steelers 3 14 6730

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 26, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (12.8 °C), wind 8 miles per hour (13 km/h; 7.0 kn)
  • Game attendance: 50,815
  • Referee: Jim Tunney
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play by play), Reggie Rucker (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Bengals Steelers
1 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 0 3
2 Steelers Rich Erenberg 10-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 10
2 Bengals 19-yard field goal by Jim Breech 3 10
2 Steelers Weegie Thompson 9-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 17
3 Steelers 43-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 20
3 Steelers 41-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 23
3 Bengals 40-yard field goal by Jim Breech 6 23
4 Steelers Earnest Jackson 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 6 30
4 Bengals 31-yard field goal by Jim Breech 9 30
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 9 30

Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Packers 0 3 003
Steelers 10 3 7727

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 2, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 52 °F (11.1 °C), wind 9 miles per hour (14 km/h; 7.8 kn)
  • Game attendance: 52,831
  • Referee: Chuck Heberling
  • TV announcers (CBS): Jim Hill (play by play), Johnny Morris (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Packers Steelers
1 Steelers 25-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 0 3
1 Steelers Weegie Thompson 18-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 10
2 Steelers 40-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 0 13
2 Packers 34-yard field goal by Al Del Greco 3 13
3 Steelers Weegie Thompson 9-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 20
4 Steelers Weegie Thompson 6-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 3 27
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 3 27

Week 10: at Buffalo Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 0 0 12012
Bills 6 7 0316

at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: November 9, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 55 °F (12.8 °C), wind 27 miles per hour (43 km/h; 23 kn)
  • Game attendance: 72,000
  • Referee: Gordon McCarter
  • TV announcers (NBC): Jay Randolph (play by play), Reggie Rucker (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Bills
1 Bills Andre Reed 3-yard touchdown reception from Jim Kelly, Scott Norwood kick no good 0 6
2 Bills Rob Riddick 5-yard touchdown run, Scott Norwood kick good 0 13
3 Steelers Earnest Jackson 5-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick no good 6 13
3 Steelers Weegie Thompson 11-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick no good 12 13
4 Bills 29-yard field goal by Scott Norwood 12 16
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 12 16

Week 11: vs. Houston Oilers

Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Oilers 7 3 0010
Steelers 14 7 0021

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 16, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 39 °F (3.9 °C), wind 9 miles per hour (14 km/h; 7.8 kn)
  • Game attendance: 49,724
  • Referee: Red Cashion
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play by play), Reggie Rucker (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Oilers Steelers
1 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 8-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 0 7
1 Oilers Ernest Givins 33-yard touchdown reception from Warren Moon, Tony Zendejas kick good 7 7
1 Steelers Earnest Jackson 3-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 7 14
2 Steelers Rich Erenberg 17-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 7 21
2 Oilers 44-yard field goal by Tony Zendejas 10 21
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 21

Week 12: at Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Steelers 7 7 710031
Browns 0 21 73637

at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: November 23, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4.4 °C), wind 13 miles per hour (21 km/h; 11 kn)
  • Game attendance: 76,452
  • Referee: Pat Haggerty
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play by play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Browns
1 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 7 0
2 Browns Curtis Dickey 2-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good 7 7
2 Browns Kevin Mack 1-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good 7 14
2 Steelers Walter Abercrombie 38-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 14 14
2 Browns Ozzie Newsome 20-yard touchdown reception from Bernie Kosar, Matt Bahr kick good 14 21
3 Steelers Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 21 21
3 Browns Curtis Dickey 4-yard touchdown run, Matt Bahr kick good 21 28
4 Steelers Mark Malone 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 28 28
4 Browns 25-yard field goal by Matt Bahr 28 31
4 Browns 40-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 31 31
OT Browns Webster Slaughter 36-yard touchdown reception from Bernie Kosar, kick good 31 37
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 31 37

Week 13: at Chicago Bears

Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Steelers 0 3 70010
Bears 3 0 07313

at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 30, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4.4 °C), wind 19 miles per hour (31 km/h; 17 kn)
  • Game attendance: 61,425
  • Referee: Jerry Seeman
  • TV announcers (NBC): Charlie Jones (play by play), Jimmy Cefalo (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Steelers Bears
1 Bears 39-yard field goal by Kevin Butler 0 3
2 Steelers 30-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 3 3
3 Steelers Preston Gothard 12-yard touchdown reception from Harry Newsome, Gary Anderson kick good 10 3
4 Bears Walter Payton 3-yard touchdown run, Kevin Butler kick good 10 10
OT Bears 42-yard field goal by Kevin Butler 10 13
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 10 13

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lions 0 10 7017
Steelers 3 7 14327

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania''

  • Date: December 7, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 40 °F (4.4 °C), wind 9 miles per hour (14 km/h; 7.8 kn)
  • Game attendance: 45,042
  • Referee: Bob Frederic
  • TV announcers (CBS): Verne Lundquist (play by play), Dick Vermeil (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Lions Steelers
1 Steelers 26-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 0 3
2 Steelers Louis Lipps 12-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 0 10
2 Lions Garry James 60-yard touchdown run, Eddie Murray kick good 7 10
2 Lions 30-yard field goal by Eddie Murray 10 10
3 Lions Jeff Chadwick 1-yard touchdown reception from Joe Ferguson, Eddie Murray kick good 17 10
3 Steelers Earnest Jackson 1-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 17 17
3 Steelers Louis Lipps 39-yard touchdown reception from Mark Malone, Gary Anderson kick good 17 24
4 Steelers 28-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 17 27
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 17 27

Week 15 at Jets

See also: 1986 New York Jets season Week Fifteen: Pittsburgh Steelers (5–9) at New York Jets (10–4)
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Steelers 0 17 02845
Jets 0 14 3724

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Game information

First quarter no scoring Second quarter

  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:10. Steelers 7–0. Drive:
  • NYJ – Jo-Jo Townsell 93-yard kickoff return (Pat Leahy kick), 11:54. Tie 7–7.
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 9:07. Steelers 10–7. Drive:
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 7-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 1:54. Steelers 17—7. Drive:
  • NYJ – Kurt Sohn 24-yard pass from Ken O'Brien (Pat Leahy kick), 0:14. Steelers 17–14. Drive:

Third quarter

  • NYJ – Pat Leahy 18-yard field goal, 9:04. Tie 17–17. Drive:

Fourth quarter

  • PIT – Mark Malone 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:11. Steelers 24–17. Drive:
  • PIT – John Stallworth 40-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 7:48. Steelers 31–17. Drive:
  • PIT – Lupe Sanchez 67-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 6:00. Steelers 38–17.
  • NYJ – Mickey Shuler 5-yard pass from Pat Ryan (Pat Leahy kick), 2:47. Steelers 38–24. Drive:
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 0:37. Steelers 45–24. Drive:
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers

Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Chiefs 7 17 0024
Steelers 0 6 7619

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania''

  • Date: December 21, 1986
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: 32 °F (0 °C), wind 7 miles per hour (11 km/h; 6.1 kn), wind chill 25 °F or −3.9 °C
  • Game attendance: 47,150
  • Referee: Gene Barth
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play by play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP Chiefs Steelers
1 Chiefs Deron Cherry recovered blocked punt in end zone for touchdown 7 0
2 Chiefs 47-yard field goal by Nick Lowery 10 0
2 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 10 3
2 Chiefs Boyce Green 97 kickoff return for touchdown 17 3
2 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 17 6
2 Chiefs Lloyd Burruss 78 blocked field goal return for touchdown 24 6
3 Steelers Mark Malone 9-yard touchdown run, Gary Anderson kick good 24 13
4 Steelers 31-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 24 16
4 Steelers 26-yard field goal by Gary Anderson 24 19
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 24 19

Standings

AFC Central
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Cleveland Browns 12 4 0 .750 5–1 10–2 391 310 W5
Cincinnati Bengals 10 6 0 .625 3–3 7–5 409 394 W1
Pittsburgh Steelers 6 10 0 .375 3–3 4–8 307 336 L1
Houston Oilers 5 11 0 .313 1–5 3–9 274 329 W2

References

  1. 1986 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  2. 1986 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  3. 1987 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide.
  4. "1986 Pittsburgh Steelers". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  5. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Seattle Seahawks – September 7th, 1986
  6. Pro Football Reference; Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 15th, 1986
  7. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings – September 21st, 1986
  8. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers – September 28th, 1986
  9. Pro Football Reference; Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 5th, 1986
  10. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – October 13th, 1986
  11. Pro Football Reference; New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 19th, 1986
  12. Pro Football Reference; Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 26th, 1986
  13. Pro Football Reference; Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 2nd, 1986
  14. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills - November 9th, 1986
  15. Pro Football Reference; Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 16th, 1986
  16. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – November 23rd, 1986
  17. Pro Football Reference; Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears – November 30th, 1986
  18. Pro Football Reference; Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 7th, 1986
  19. Pro Football Reference; Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 21st, 1986

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