WEEK 1 - STEELERS AT GIANTS | 1 www.steelers.com @Steelers @SteelersPRDept /Steelers @Steelers @Steelers GAME INFORMATION Monday, September 14 7:10 p.m. ET MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, N.J. Capacity 82,500 // Synthetic Turf ESPN (National) Chris Fowler (play-by-play) Kirk Herbstreit (analysis) Maria Taylor (analysis) Steelers Radio Network (48 affiliates) 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh) Rob King (play-by-play) Tunch Ilkin (analysis) Craig Wolfley (analysis) Missi Matthews (analysis) PITTSBURGH STEELERS GAME RELEASE WEEK 1 NEW YORK GIANTS PITTSBURGH STEELERS 3400 South Water Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-432-7820 • Fax: 412-432-7878 PITTSBURGH STEELERS COMMUNICATIONS Burt Lauten - Director of Communications Michael Bertsch - Communications Manager Angela Tegnelia - Communications Assistant Alissa Cavaretta - Communications Assistant/Social Media Thomas Chapman - Communications Intern THE SERIES All-Time Giants lead, 46-31-3 Last: Steelers Win, 24-14 (Dec. 4, 2016) Home Giants lead, 22-15-3 Last: Steelers Win, 24-14 (Dec. 4, 2016) Away Giants lead, 24-16 Last: Steelers Win, 24-20 (Nov. 4, 2012) THE COACHES Head Coach At Franchise Overall vs. Opponent Steelers Mike Tomlin 133-74-1 (14) 133-74-1 (14) 2-1 Giants Joe Judge 0-0 (1) 0-0 (1) 0-0 2020 REGULAR SCHEDULE (0-0) Day Date Opponent Location TV Time/Result Mon. Sept. 14 New York Giants MetLife Stadium 7:10 p.m. Sun. Sept. 20 Denver Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27 Houston Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 4 Tennessee Nissan Stadium 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 11 Philadelphia Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 18 Cleveland Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Oct. 25 Baltimore M&T Bank Stadium 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 1 BYE WEEK Sun. Nov. 8 Dallas AT&T Stadium 4:25 p.m. Sun. Nov. 15 Cincinnati Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Nov. 22 Jacksonville EverBank Field 1 p.m. Thur. Nov. 26 Baltimore Heinz Field 8:20 p.m. Sun. Dec. 6 Washington Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Dec. 13 Buffalo New Era Field 8:20 p.m. Mon. Dec. 21 Cincinnati Paul Brown Stadium 8:15 p.m. Sun. Dec. 27 Indianapolis Heinz Field 1 p.m. Sun. Jan. 3 Cleveland FirstEnergy Stadium 1 p.m. * - Times may change due to flexible scheduling NOTE: All times are Eastern | Home games in Bold 2020 POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Day Date Game Sat./Sun. Jan. 9/10 Wild Card Weekend Sat./Sun. Jan. 16/17 Divisional Playoff Games Sun. Jan. 24 Conference Championships Sun. Jan. 31 Pro Bowl (Las Vegas, Nev.) Sun. Feb. 7 Super Bowl LV (Tampa, Fla.) www.Steelers.com For all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team’s official website at www.steelers.com Updated daily, the website has the most extensive information on upcoming games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers.. WHAT'S INSIDE 2 Covering The Steelers 3 NFL Standings 4 Conference Standings 5-6 Kickoff Weekend 7 Countdown To Kickoff 8-12 Team Notes 10 Steelers Record When 10 Coach Locations 12-14 Mike Tomlin Notes 15-19 Ben Roethlisberger Notes 20-24 Defensive Team Notes 24-36 Defensive Player Notes 36 Offensive Team Notes 36-41 Offensive Player Notes 41-42 Special Teams Player Notes 43 NFL Rankings History 44 Steeler In Domes 45-46 Rushing Combinations 47-48 Receiving Combinations 49 Starting QB Records 50-54 All-Time Individual Leaders 55 Alphabetical Roster 56 Numerical Roster WHAT'S INSIDE 57 Practice Squad Roster 58-59 Positional Roster 60 Roster By Experience 61 How The Steelers Were Built 62 Depth Chart 63 Transactions 64-81 Player Bios 82 2019 Results 82-84 2019 Individual Statistics 85 Game-by-Game Starters 86-87 Participation 88 2019 Individual Game Highs 89-91 Drive Chart 92 Third/Fourth Down Conversions 93-96 Miscellaneous Stats 97 Offensive GBG Statistics 98 Defensive GBG Statistics 99 Big Games 100 Opening Drives 101-111 Individual Stats Breakdown 112-113 Sacks/Hits/Passes Defensed 114-116 Turnover Chart 120-122 The Last Time @SteelersPRDept The Steelers Communications Department has created a Twitter account – @ SteelersPRDept – for media to follow for news and information relating to the team. The department’s Twitter account is the primary platform for how the team disseminates news and information including press releases, media advisories, practice and media availability times and more.
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Giants Joe Judge 0-0 (1) 0-0 (1) 0-0
2020 REGULAR SCHEDULE (0-0)
Day Date Opponent Location TV Time/Result
Mon. Sept. 14 New York Giants MetLife Stadium 7:10 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 20 Denver Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Sept. 27 Houston Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 4 Tennessee Nissan Stadium 1 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 11 Philadelphia Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 18 Cleveland Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Oct. 25 Baltimore M&T Bank Stadium 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 1 BYE WEEK
Sun. Nov. 8 Dallas AT&T Stadium 4:25 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 15 Cincinnati Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 22 Jacksonville EverBank Field 1 p.m.
Thur. Nov. 26 Baltimore Heinz Field 8:20 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 6 Washington Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 13 Buffalo New Era Field 8:20 p.m.
Mon. Dec. 21 Cincinnati Paul Brown Stadium 8:15 p.m.
Sun. Dec. 27 Indianapolis Heinz Field 1 p.m.
Sun. Jan. 3 Cleveland FirstEnergy Stadium 1 p.m.
* - Times may change due to flexible scheduling
NOTE: All times are Eastern | Home games in Bold
2020 POSTSEASON SCHEDULE
Day Date Game
Sat./Sun. Jan. 9/10 Wild Card Weekend
Sat./Sun. Jan. 16/17 Divisional Playoff Games
Sun. Jan. 24 Conference Championships
Sun. Jan. 31 Pro Bowl (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Sun. Feb. 7 Super Bowl LV (Tampa, Fla.)
www.Steelers.comFor all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team’s
official website at www.steelers.com Updated daily, the website has the most extensive information on upcoming games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers..
WHAT'S INSIDE
2 Covering The Steelers
3 NFL Standings
4 Conference Standings
5-6 Kickoff Weekend
7 Countdown To Kickoff
8-12 Team Notes
10 Steelers Record When
10 Coach Locations
12-14 Mike Tomlin Notes
15-19 Ben Roethlisberger Notes
20-24 Defensive Team Notes
24-36 Defensive Player Notes
36 Offensive Team Notes
36-41 Offensive Player Notes
41-42 Special Teams Player Notes
43 NFL Rankings History
44 Steeler In Domes
45-46 Rushing Combinations
47-48 Receiving Combinations
49 Starting QB Records
50-54 All-Time Individual Leaders
55 Alphabetical Roster
56 Numerical Roster
WHAT'S INSIDE
57 Practice Squad Roster
58-59 Positional Roster
60 Roster By Experience
61 How The Steelers Were Built
62 Depth Chart
63 Transactions
64-81 Player Bios
82 2019 Results
82-84 2019 Individual Statistics
85 Game-by-Game Starters
86-87 Participation
88 2019 Individual Game Highs
89-91 Drive Chart
92 Third/Fourth Down Conversions
93-96 Miscellaneous Stats
97 Offensive GBG Statistics
98 Defensive GBG Statistics
99 Big Games
100 Opening Drives
101-111 Individual Stats Breakdown
112-113 Sacks/Hits/Passes Defensed
114-116 Turnover Chart
120-122 The Last Time
@SteelersPRDeptThe Steelers Communications Department has created a Twitter account – @SteelersPRDept – for media to follow for news and information relating to the team. The department’s Twitter account is the primary platform for how the team disseminates news and information including press releases, media advisories, practice and media availability times and more.
WEEKLY ZOOM PRESS CONFERENCES• The Steelers will make head coach Mike Tomlin, defensive coordinator Keith Butler, offen-
sive coordinator Randy Fichtner and players available via Zoom video conference calls. • Outlets will use the Raise Hand feature in Zoom. Steelers PR will call on you when it is your turn
to ask a question. Media will no longer need to turn on their camera for video.
Wednesday, September 99:15 a.m. ET ............................................................................................................... TBD available via Zoom9:30 a.m. ET .......................................................................................Ben Roethlisberger available via Zoom2:15 p.m. ET ............................................................................ Mike Tomlin available via Zoom (by request)2:30 p.m. ET ............................................................................................................... TBD available via Zoom
Thursday, September 109:15 a.m. ET ............................................................................................................... TBD available via Zoom2 p.m. ET .............................................................................................Minkah Fitzpatrick available via Zoom2 p.m. ET ........................................................................................................Keith Butler available via Zoom2:15 p.m. ET ............................................................................................. Randy Fichtner available via Zoom
Friday, September 119:15 a.m. ET ................................................................................................................TBD available via Zoom12:30 p.m. ET .......................................................................... Mike Tomlin available via Zoom (by request)12:45 p.m. ET .......................................................................................................T.J. Watt available via Zoom1 p.m. ET .................................................................................................... James Conner available via Zoom
Saturday, September 129:15 a.m. ET ............................................................................................................... TBD available via Zoom12:30 p.m. ET ............................................................................................................. TBD available via Zoom*Schedule subject to change*Zoom calls may occur up to 10 minutes before or after its scheduled time. Please plan accordingly.
OFFICIAL STEELERS WEBSITEMedia and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the official Steelers website. The site, www.steelers.com, features breaking news statistics, player biographies and much more.
MEDIA ONLY SECTION OF STEELERS.COMThe Steelers Media Relations Department offers a “Media-Only” section on steelers.com. Go to www.steelers.com/media use the password “steelersmedia”. All press releases, credential requests and media information are available.
NFLCOMMUNICATIONS.COMJournalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available.
STEELERS NATION HD RADIOSteelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iheart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2. A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at www.facebook.com/steelersnationradio.
WEST VIRGINIAFairmont-WRLF (94.3)Fairmont-WMMN (920)New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
For the 22nd consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 48-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Vir-ginia, Ohio, Maryland, New York and South Carolina. All Steelers games will be broadcast in both English and Spanish on Steelers.com. Rob King handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast for the first two games. Joining King for his 23rd season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 19th season is former Steelers offensive lineman Craig Wolfley. In her second year, Missi Matthews will be in the operational zone throughout the regular season. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on www.steelers.com/espanol. Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include:
Passing Yards365 Ben Roethlisberger 2014 vs. CLE (W, 30-17)
363 Ben Roethlisberger 2009 vs. TEN (W, 13-10)
351 Ben Roethlisberger 2015 at NE (L, 28-21)Pass Completions33 Ben Roethlisberger 2009 vs. TEN (W, 13-10)
27 Ben Roethlisberger 2016 at WAS (W, 38-16)
27 Jim Finks 1954 at GB (W, 21-20)Pass Attempts43 Ben Roethlisberger 2009 vs. TEN (W, 13-10)
41 Ben Roethlisberger 2018 at CLE (T, 21-21)
41 Ben Roethlisberger 2011 at BAL (L, 35-37)
40 Ben Roethlisberger 2012 at DEN (L, 31-19)
40 Jim Finks 1954 at GB (W, 21-20)Passing Touchdowns5 Mark Malone 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
4 Ben Roethlisberger 2007 at CLE (W, 34-7)
4 Bobby Layne 1960 at DAL (W, 35-28)Rushing Yards161 Willie Parker 2005 vs. TEN (W, 34-7)
143 DeAngelo Williams 2016 at WAS (W, 38-16)
138 Willie Parker 2008 vs. HOU (W, 38-17)
135 James Conner 2018 at CLE (T, 21-21)
127 DeAngelo Williams 2015 at NE (L, 28-21)
127 Johnny Clement 1948 at WAS (L, 14-17)Rushing Touchdowns3 Willie Parker 2008 vs. HOU (W, 38-17)
3 Jerome Bettis 2004 vs. OAK (W, 24-21)
2 10 times Most recent James Conner 2018 at CLE (T, 21-21)Receptions11 Antonio Brown 2017 at CLE (W, 21-18)
9 Antonio Brown 2018 at CLE (T, 21-21)
9 Antonio Brown 2015 at NE (L, 28-21)
9 Santonio Holmes 2009 vs. TEN (W, 13-10)
9 Hines Ward 2003 vs. BAL (W, 34-15)
9 Louis Lipps 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
KICKOFF WEEKEND SUPERLATIVES
Receiving Yards183 Louis Lipps 1984 vs, KC (L, 37-27)
182 Antonio Brown 2017 at CLE (W, 21-18)
167 John Stallworth 1984 vs. KC (L, 37-27)Receiving Touchdowns3 Louis Lipps 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
2 10 times Most recent Jesse James 2017 at CLE (W, 21-18)Yards From Scrimmage209 Willie Parker 2005 vs. TEN (W, 34-7)
197 Le’Veon Bell 2014 vs. CLE (W, 30-27)
192 James Conner 2018 at CLE (T, 21-21)
183 Louis Lipps 1984 vs, KC (L, 37-27Points Scored45 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
43 1999 at CLE (W, 43-0)
41 1967 vs. CHI (W, 41-13)Fewest Points Allowed0 Six times Most recent 1999 at CLE (W, 43-0)
3 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
7 Nine times Most recent 2007 at CLE (W, 34-7)Largest Martin of Victory43 1999 at CLE (W, 43-0)
42 1985 vs. IND (W, 45-3)
37 1975 at SD (W, 37-0)
KICKOFF WEEKEND
KICKOFF WEEKEND• Pittsburgh owns a 44-38-5 (.534) all-time record on Kickoff Weekend, including a
13-20-2 (.400) mark on the road.• Including 2020, the Steelers have opened six consecutive seasons (2015-20) away from
Heinz Field. Pittsburgh is 2-3 in those previous five match-ups.• The Steelers will open the season on the road against an NFC foe for the first time since
2016 at Washington (W, 38-16). • Pittsburgh owns an 8-4 (.667) record against NFC foes on Kickoff weekend. • Pittsburgh has not faced the New York Giants in a season opener since Sept. 15, 1968,
when the Steelers lost at home, 34-20. • This week’s meeting with the Giants marks the first time in franchise history that
Pittsburgh has opened a season in New York against the Giants.• The Steelers have played the New York Giants on Kickoff Weekend five times. Pittsburgh
is 1-2-2 in those five meetings.• Since 1960, Pittsburgh is 13-2-1 on Kickoff Weekend when a Steelers running back
rushes for 100 yards or more.• The Steelers are 16-1-1 in Week 1 games since 1940 when the team scores 30+
points.• Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger owns Steelers Kickoff Weekend records (since
1960) for the most completions (33), passing attempts (43) and passing yards (365) - the first two during the team’s 2009 opening day, 13-10, win over Tennessee and his yardage total in 2014’s Week 1 30-27 win vs. Cleveland.
• Pittsburgh’s 44 all-time victories on Kickoff Weekend are the most among AFC teams.
44-38-5 (Home: 31-18-3, Road: 13-20-2)Date Opponent Steelers Opponent Result9/8/2019 at New England 3 33 [L]
9/9/2018 at Cleveland 21 21 [T]
9/10/2017 at Cleveland 21 18 [W]9/12/2016 at Washington 38 16 [W]9/10/2015 at New England 21 28 [L]9/7/2014 Cleveland 30 27 [W]9/8/2013 Tennessee 9 16 [L]9/9/2012 at Denver 19 31 [L]9/11/2011 at Baltimore 7 35 [L]9/12/2010 Atlanta 15 9 [W, ot]9/10/2009 Tennessee 13 10 [W, ot]9/7/2008 Houston 38 17 [W]9/9/2007 at Cleveland 34 7 [W]9/7/2006 Miami 28 17 [W]9/11/2005 Tennessee 34 7 [W]9/12/2004 Oakland 24 21 [W]9/7/2003 Baltimore 34 15 [W]9/9/2002 at New England 14 30 [L]9/9/2001 at Jacksonville 3 21 [L]9/3/2000 Baltimore 0 16 [L]9/12/1999 at Cleveland 43 0 [W]9/6/1998 at Baltimore 20 13 [W]8/31/1997 Dallas 7 37 [L]9/1/1996 at Jacksonville 9 24 [L]9/3/1995 Detroit 23 20 [W]9/4/1994 Dallas 9 26 [L]9/5/1993 San Francisco 13 24 [L]9/6/1992 at Houston 29 24 [W]9/1/1991 San Diego 26 20 [W]9/9/1990 at Cleveland 3 13 [L]9/10/1989 Cleveland 0 51 [L]9/4/1988 Dallas 24 21 [W]9/13/1987 San Francisco 30 17 [W]9/7/1986 at Seattle 0 30 [L]9/8/1985 Indianapolis 45 3 [W]9/2/1984 Kansas City 27 37 [L]9/4/1983 Denver 10 14 [L]9/13/1982 at Dallas 36 28 [W]9/6/1981 Kansas City 33 37 [L]9/7/1980 Houston 31 17 [W]9/3/1979 at New England 16 13 [W, ot]9/3/1978 at Buffalo 28 17 [W]9/19/1977 San Francisco 27 0 [W]9/12/1976 at Oakland 28 31 [L]
KICKOFF WEEKEND
KICKOFF WEEKEND RESULTS
44-38-5 (Home: 31-18-3, Road: 13-20-2)Date Opponent Steelers Opponent Result9/21/1975 at San Diego 37 0 [W]
9/15/1974 Baltimore 30 0 [W]
9/16/1973 Detroit 24 10 [W]9/17/1972 Oakland 34 28 [W]9/19/1971 at Chicago 15 17 [L]9/20/1970 Houston 7 19 [L]9/21/1969 Detroit 16 13 [W]9/15/1968 N.Y. Giants 20 34 [L]9/17/1967 Chicago 41 13 [W]9/11/1966 N.Y. Giants 34 34 [T]9/19/1965 Green Bay 9 41 [L]9/13/1964 L.A. Rams 14 26 [L]9/15/1963 at Philadelphia 21 21 [T]9/16/1962 at Detroit 7 45 [L]9/17/1961 at Dallas 24 27 [L]9/24/1960 at Dallas 35 28 [W]9/26/1959 Cleveland 17 7 [W]9/28/1958 at San Francisco 20 23 [L]9/29/1957 Washington 28 7 [W]9/30/1956 Washington 30 13 [W]9/26/1955 Chicago Cards 14 7 [W]9/26/1954 at Green Bay 21 20 [W]9/27/1953 at Detroit 21 38 [L]9/28/1952 Philadelphia 25 31 [L]10/1/1951 N.Y. Giants 13 13 [T]9/17/1950 N.Y. Giants 7 18 [L]9/25/1949 N.Y. Giants 28 7 [W]9/26/1948 at Washington 14 17 [L]9/21/1947 Detroit 17 10 [W]9/20/1946 Chicago Cards 14 7 [W]9/25/1945 at Boston 7 28 [L]9/24/1944 Cleveland 28 30 [L]10/2/1943 Brooklyn • 17 0 [W]9/13/1942 Philadelphia 14 24 [L]9/7/1941 at Cleveland 14 17 [L]9/8/1940 Chicago Cards 7 7 [T]9/14/1939 at Brooklyn 7 12 [L]9/9/1938 at Detroit 7 16 [L]9/5/1937 Philadelphia 27 14 [W]9/13/1936 Boston 10 0 [W]9/13/1935 at Philadelphia 17 7 [W]9/9/1934 Cincinnati 13 0 [W]9/20/1933 New York 2 23 [L]
1988 LB Devin Bush was the first NFL rookie with at least 100 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 sack in the same season since Bennie Blades of the Detroit Lions in 1988.
1970 LB Devin Bush was the first NFL rookie since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger with at least 85 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 1 TD fumble return in a season.
281 Since 2014, the Steelers have recorded 281 sacks, which is the most sacks among all NFL teams.
200 WR JuJu Smith-Schuster had three receptions, including his 200th career catch, in the Steelers’ 26-24 win over the Colts on Nov. 3, 2019. At 22 years and 346 days old, Smith-Schuster was the first player to record 200 career receptions before his 23rd birthday in NFL history.
167 Since 2014, the Steelers’ offensive line unit has yielded 167 sacks, which is the third-fewest sacks allowed among all NFL teams.
137 Since entering the NFL in 2010, CB Joe Haden has recorded 137 passes defensed, which is the most of any NFL player since 2010. He also ranks fifth overall among active NFL players.
96 S Minkah Fitzpatrick registered a 96-yard interception return for TD in the 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2019. The 96-yard interception return for TD was the second-longest in regular-season franchise history. The longest interception return for TD in regular-season franchise history is a 99-yard interception return for TD by Martin Kottler on Sept. 27, 1933 (the first year of the Steelers existence).
87.1 Pittsburgh completed 27 of 31 passes against Cincinnati on Sept. 30, 2019 (QB Mason Rudolph went 24 of 28, while RB Jaylen Samuels went 3 of 3). The 87.1 completion percentage is a team franchise record.
85.7 QB Mason Rudolph’s 85.7% (24 of 28) completion percentage (min. 20 completions) against Cincinnati (Sept. 30) was the highest for a quarterback in his second career start or earlier since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
81.4 QB Mason Rudolph was the third quarterback since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to re-cord a passer rating of at least 81.4 and throw a TD in each of his first 6 career starts.
109 LB Devin Bush set a franchise rookie record with 109 tackles, which is the most by a Steeler in a season since Lawrence Timmons had 114 in 2016
85 WR Diontae Johnson returned a punt 85 yards for a TD at Arizona on Dec. 8, 2019. The punt return for a TD was Pittsburgh’s first since Antonio Brown raced 71 yards for a TD vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2015. The 85-yard punt return for TD is the longest punt return for a TD in franchise history and second-longest punt return in franchise history.
80 OL Alejandro Villanueva extended his regular-season games played streak to 80, which is tied for the third-longest active streak among active NFL offensive tackles.
74 OL Alejandro Villanueva extended his regular-season games started streak to 74, which is the fourth-longest active streak among active NFL offensive tackles.
57 Pittsburgh has registered at least 1 sack in 57 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. The 57-game streak is also the longest in regular-season fran-chise history and sixth-longest in NFL history. The NFL record for consecutive games with at least 1 sack is 69 games by Tampa Bay (1999-2003). Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin was on the Buccaneers staff during the final three seasons of the streak.
54.0 DT Cameron Heyward’s 54.0 career sacks are the second-most by a Steelers’ defen-sive lineman, fifth-most among active NFL DT and eighth-most by any Steelers defender (since 1982).
54 Pittsburgh registered an NFL-best 54 sacks in 2019. The 54 sacks were the most for theSteelers in a season since 2017 -- when Pittsburgh recorded 56. The 54 sacks were tied for the fourth-most for the Steelers in a season since 1982 (when sacks became an officially recognized stat by the NFL).
38 Pittsburgh forced 38 turnovers in 2019, which led the NFL. The 38 takeaways were the most for the Steelers in a season since 1996 -- when Pittsburgh forced 40.
34.5 Since entering the NFL in 2017, LB T.J. Watt has recorded 34.5 sacks, which ranks fifth overall and first among all NFL linebackers over that span.
26.0 LB T.J. Watt (14.5) and LB Bud Dupree (11.5) combined for 26.0 sacks in 2019, which was the second-most of any tandem in the NFL. Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul of Tampa Bay combined for 28.0.
COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF
22-297 At 22 years and 297 days old, JuJu Smith-Schuster, who now has 2,895 career re-ceiving yards, surpassed Randy Moss (22 years, 310 days) as the youngest player to reach 2,500 career receiving yards in NFL history
20 RB James Conner has 20 rushing touchdowns since the start of the 2018 season, which ranks tied for ninth in the NFL. Seven of the eight players with more TD runs than Conner have played in at least five more games than the Steelers running back.
17 CB Joe Haden either led the Steelers or tied for the team lead in passes defended (17) and interceptions (5, tied) in 2019. His 17 passes defended ranked tied for fourth in the NFL.
15 LB T.J. Watt has recorded 15 forced fumbles in his career. The 15 forced fumbles are the most in the League since the start of the 2017 season.
14 LB T.J. Watt’s 14 combined interceptions (2), forced fumbles (8) and fumble recoveries (4) are the most by an NFL player since Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears in 2012 (15) and tied for the second-most by an NFL player since 2000.
13 LB T.J. Watt needs at least 13 sacks to join Pro Football Hall of Famers Reggie White (four seasons) and Derrick Thomas (three) as the only players to record at least 13 sacks in three of their first four seasons since 1982, when the individual sack became an official NFL statistic. Watt recorded 13 sacks in 2018 and 14.5 sacks in 2019.
13 RB Jaylen Samuels recorded a career-high 13 receptions in the 26-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2019. The 13 receptions are the most by a Steelers running back (previous record was 12 by Le’Veon Bell vs. Green Bay on Nov. 26, 2017).
12 With his five catch, 103-yard effort against Miami Dolphins on Oct. 28, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster became the first wide receiver in NFL history to post 12 100-yard receiving games prior to his 23rd birthday.
11.5 LB T.J. Watt (14.5) and LB Bud Dupree (11.5) were 1 of 3 duos in the League (Za’Darius Smith, 13.5, and Preston Smith, 12.0, of Green Bay; Aaron Donald, 12.5, and Dante Fowler, 11.5, of Los Angeles Rams) with at least 11.5 sacks apiece.
9.0 Pittsburgh had 3 different players record at least 9.0 sacks in 2019 (T.J. Watt with 14.5, Bud Dupree with 11.5 and Cameron Heyward with 9.0). The Steelers were the only team in the NFL with 3 players that recorded at least 9.0 sacks.
8 S Minkah Fitzpatrick was involved in 8 of the Steelers’ 38 takeaways in 2019 (5 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries), despite playing in 14 games for Pittsburgh. Fitzpatrick’s 8 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) led the NFL.
5 LB T.J. Watt put together an NFL Defensive Player of the Year-caliber season in 2019.He ranked in the top-five in the NFL in sacks (14.5, t-4th), quarterback hits (36, 3rd), forced fumbles (8, t-1st) and fumble recoveries (4, t-2nd). Watt also ranked tied for 12th in tackles for loss (14).
5 S Minkah Fitzpatrick ranked tied for fourth in the NFL with 5 interceptions in 2019. His 5 interceptions were the most by a Steeler in a single season since Troy Polamalu had 7 picks in 2010.
2ND RB Jaylen Samuels was the second player with 3 completions, 3 rushes and 3 catches in a game since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, joining Terrelle Pryor in 2016.
1ST In 2019, WR Diontae Johnson was the first Steelers’ rookie with a punt return for a TD since Santonio Holmes had a 65-yard punt return TD vs. Carolina on Dec. 17, 2006. He also was the second Steelers’ rookie in franchise history with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the same game (Louis Lipps at New Orleans on Nov. 19, 1984.
1ST In 2019, QB Devlin Hodges was the first undrafted rookie QB to win his first three NFL starts since the Washington Redskins’ Ed Rubbert in 1987 (replacement player during the 1987 NFL players’ strike). Hodges is the only rookie undrafted QB in a non-strike season to win each of their first three starts in Super Bowl era (since 1966).
2 CB Mike Hilton and New Orleans LB Demario Davis were the only two NFL players in the NFL in 2019 with 6 or more tackles for loss and 11 or more passes defended. Hilton’s 22 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks rank second and tied for fourth, respectively, among cornerbacks since 2017.
1 LB Devin Bush was the only NFL rookie with a fumble recovery (4), interception (2), forced fumble (1) and 100 or more tackles (109).
STEELERS 2020 TEAM CAPTAINS• The Steelers selected five players to serve as team captains for the 2020 season
determined by a vote of their teammates.• QB Ben Roethlisberger and C Maurkice Pouncey were selected to serve as
offensive captains, DT Cameron Heyward and LB T.J. Watt were picked to serve as defensive captains and S Jordan Dangerfield was chosen to serve as the special teams captain.
• Roethlisberger was selected as an offensive captain for the 12th time in his career (2008-09, 2011-20). This marks Heyward’s sixth consecutive year as a captain (2015-20), and the fourth time Pouncey has been named a captain (2013, 2018-20).
• Watt and Dangerfield were named captains for the first time in their respective careers.
SCHEDULE NOTES• The Steelers are slated to appear in four nationally televised primetime regular-season
games in 2020, highlighted by the franchise’s first-ever Thanksgiving home game.• Pittsburgh’s four nationally-televised, regular-season primetime games is tied for the
eighth-most of any franchise in the League.
MOST NATIONALLY-TELEVISED PRIMETIME GAMES IN 2020
Rank Team Games1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5
Kansas City Chiefs 5
Dallas Cowboys 5
Green Bay Packers 5
New England Patriots 5
Los Angeles Rams 5
Baltimore Ravens 5
8. Pittsburgh Steelers 4Chicago Bears 4
Buffalo Bills 4
Philadelphia Eagles 4
Las Vegas Raiders 4
New Orleans Saints 4
Seattle Seahawks 4
• The Steelers will play host to the Baltimore Ravens at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, on NBC. Pittsburgh has played eight times on Thanksgiving, but each previous contest occurred outside of Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts, 28-7, on November 24, 2016, in their last appearance on the holiday.
• Pittsburgh will also make two appearances on Monday Night Football, which extends the Steelers streak to 16 consecutive years with at least one MNF game. Pittsburgh will kick-off its regular season on Monday Night Football at the New York Giants in Week 1 on Sept. 14 (ESPN, 7:15 p.m.). The Steelers will also travel to the Cincinnati Bengals for an MNF contest in Week 15 on Dec. 21 (ESPN 8:15 p.m.).
• Pittsburgh’s other nationally televised primetime game is scheduled for Sunday Night Football at the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 on Dec. 13 (NBC, 8:20 p.m.).
• The Steelers’ bye week will be on Nov. 1 (Week 8).
• “Flexible scheduling” will be used in Weeks 11-17. Additionally, in Weeks 5-10, flexible scheduling may be used in no more than two weeks. In Weeks 5-16, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time. A flexible scheduling move would be announced at least 12 days before the game in Weeks 11-16 and at least six days prior to Week 17. Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday or Monday nights.
FOUR STEELERS NAMED ALL-PRO• DT Cameron Heyward, LB T.J. Watt and S Minkah Fitzpatrick were all named
first-team Associated Press All-Pro.• Heyward is an All-Pro for the second time, while Fitzpatrick and Watt are first-time
selections.• Heyward, who was named All-Pro after the 2017 season, registered 9.0 sacks, 22
quarterback hits, 11 tackles for a loss and six passes defended.• Fitzpatrick had 5 interceptions, 2 forced fumble and 3 fumble recoveries, while making a
huge impact on the defense after being acquired via trade from the Miami Dolphins. He led the NFL in takeaways with 8 and tied for the League lead in defensive touchdowns with 2.
• Watt was named first-team edge rusher after finishing the year with 14.5 sacks. He finished with eight forced fumbles, two interceptions, four fumble recoveries and 36 quarterback hits. Also voted second-team All-Pro at linebacker, Watt had multiple sack games four times this season, including two sacks against both the Rams and Dolphins, and a sack and a half against the Bengals and Colts.
• Rookie Diontae Johnson was also named second-team All-Pro as a punt returner. Johnson returned 22 punts for 272 yards, a 12.36-yard average. He also had an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals, which was the play of the game in the Steelers 23-17 win. The touchdown included him reversing direction and then turning on the afterburners. It was the longest punt return in team history, and it broke a dry spell, as the last punt return for a touchdown by the Steelers was in 2015.
• WR Diontae Johnson was named second-team All-Pro as a punt returner. He returned 22 punts for 272 yards, a 12.36-yard average. Johnson also had an 85-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
FIVE STEELERS SELECTED TO THE 2020 PRO BOWL• DT Cameron Heyward, LB T.J. Watt, C Maurkice Pouncey, S Minkah
Fitzpatrick and G David DeCastro were named to the 2020 Pro Bowl.• The Steelers are sending multiple players to the Pro Bowl for the 19th straight season and
for the 28th time in the last 31 seasons. With five players named to the 2020 Pro Bowl, Pittsburgh has had five or more selections in each of the last four Pro Bowls.
• Heyward earned his second consecutive selection to the Pro Bowl and third trip overall (replaced an injured player following the 2017 season).
• Watt, who earned his first Pro Bowl selection, was named to the 2019 Pro Bowl following the 2018 season in place of an injured player.
• Fitzpatrick was another first-time Pro Bowl selection. • DeCastro earned his fifth-straight Pro Bowl selection (2015-19 seasons). • Pouncey has been named to the Pro Bowl for the eighth time in his NFL career (2010-12,
2014 and 2016-19 seasons). • The 2020 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 26, at Camping World Stadium
WATT NAMED MVP• LB T.J. Watt was named the team’s 2019 Most Valuable Player. He earned Steelers’
MVP honors for the first time in just his third season in the National Football League. Watt was the first defensive player to earn Steelers’ MVP since Troy Polamalu in 2010.
STEELERS ON MONDAY NIGHT• Since Monday Night Football debuted in 1970, the Steelers have played in 72 contests
and hold a 48-24 (.667) mark under the lights on Monday, including a 27-5 (.844) mark at home.
• Pittsburgh has won 18 consecutive Monday Night Football home games. The Steelers last lost a MNF home game on Oct. 14, 1991 vs. New York Giants (23-20).
• Pittsburgh’s .667 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is second-best in the NFL.
BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RECORD
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Seattle Seahawks 26-10 .722
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 48-24 .6673. San Francisco 49ers 49-28 .636
4. Carolina Panthers 10-7 .588
5. Kansas City Chiefs 27-19 .587
• The Steelers’ 48 victories on Monday Night Football is second-best in the NFL:
MOST MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES
Rank Team Appearances1. San Francisco 49ers 49
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 483. Dallas Cowboys 47
4. Miami Dolphins 42
5. Las Vegas Raiders 40
• Pittsburgh’s .525 road winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the third-best in the NFL (minimum 35 appearances).
BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ROAD RECORD
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Dallas Cowboys 26-18 .591
2. San Francisco 49ers 21-15 .583
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 21-19 .5254. Las Vegas Raiders 22-20-1 .523
5. Philadelphia Eagles 14-13 .519
• The Steelers’ 21 road victories on Monday Night Football is third-most in the NFL.
MOST ROAD MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES
Rank Team Victories1. Dallas Cowboys 26
2. Las Vegas Raiders 22
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 21San Francisco 49ers 21
5. Green Bay Packers 17
New York Giants 17
• Pittsburgh’s .844 home winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the best in the NFL.
BEST ALL-TIME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL HOME RECORD
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 27-5 .8442. Seattle Seahawks 19-6 .760
3. Baltimore Ravens 5-2 .714
4. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 13-6 .684
5. San Francisco 49ers 28-13 .683
• The Steelers’ 27 home victories on Monday Night Football is third-most in the NFL.
MOST HOME MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL VICTORIES
Rank Team Victories1. Miami Dolphins 34
2. San Francisco 49ers 28
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 274. Denver Broncos 24
5. Philadelphia Eagles 22
• Pittsburgh’s 72 appearances on Monday Night Football is sixth-best in the NFL.
BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD RECORD IN THE FREE AGENCY ERA
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. New England Patriots 132-84 .611
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 118-97-1 .5493. Philadelphia Eagles 110-104-2 .514
4. Green Bay Packers 109-107 .505
5. Indianapolis Colts 107-109 .495
New Orleans Saints 107-109 .495
• Pittsburgh’s 118 regular-season road victories during the free agency era (since 1993) are the second most in the League.
• Pittsburgh’s .549 regular-season road winning percentage during the free agency era (since 1993) is the second highest in the League.
SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER• Pittsburgh recorded its 450th regular-season win since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger in
Week 8 of 2017 at Detroit. The Steelers became the first NFL team since the merger to reach 450 wins.
• The Steelers are 474-299-3 (.613) during the regular season since 1970.• Pittsburgh’s 474 victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.• The Steelers are 1 of 2 teams (Dallas, 453) with at least 450 regular-season wins since
the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. • Pittsburgh’s .613 winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in
the League.
MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Wins1. Pittsburgh Steelers 4742. Dallas Cowboys 453
3. Boston/New England Patriots 449
4. Denver Broncos 444
5. Miami Dolphins 442
BEST REGULAR-SEASON WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 474-299-3 .6132. Dallas Cowboys 453-323 .584
3. Boston/New England Patriots 449-327 .579
4. Denver Broncos 444-326-6 .576
5. Miami Dolphins 442-332-2 .571
• The Steelers own the best regular-season home record in the NFL with a 278-109-1 mark (.718) since 1970.
• Pittsburgh’s 278 home victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the most in the League.
• The Steelers are the only team with at least 270 regular-season home wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
GAME NOTES
• Pittsburgh’s .718 home winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the highest in the League.
MOST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Wins1. Pittsburgh Steelers 2782. Denver Broncos 266
3. Minnesota Vikings 261
4. Boston/New England Patriots 255
5. Miami Dolphins 253
BEST REGULAR-SEASON HOME WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Pittsburgh Steelers 278-109-1 .7182. Baltimore Ravens 133-58-1 .695
3. Denver Broncos 266-119-4 .689
4. Minnesota Vikings 261-127-1 .672
5. Boston/New England Patriots 255-133 .657
• The Steelers own the second-best regular-season road record in the NFL with a 196-190-2 mark (.508) since 1970.
• Pittsburgh’s 196 road victories since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger are the second most in the League.
• The Steelers are 1 of 2 teams (Dallas, 200) with at least 195 regular-season road wins since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
• Pittsburgh’s .508 road winning percentage since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger is the second highest in the League.
MOST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WINS SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Wins1. Dallas Cowboys 200
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 1963. Boston/New England Patriots 194
4. San Francisco 49ers 191
5. Miami Dolphins 189
BEST REGULAR-SEASON ROAD WIN PERCENTAGE SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Team Record Win Pct.1. Dallas Cowboys 200-188 .515
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 196-190-2 .5083. Boston/New England Patriots 194-194 .500
WINNING RECORD IN FIRST 13 SEASONS• Mike Tomlin secured his 13th straight non-losing season with the Steelers’ eighth win
in 2019, a 23-17 win at Arizona in Week 14, a streak dating back to his first season as the team’s head coach in 2007.
• Tomlin is 1 of 3 head coaches in NFL history to begin a head coaching tenure with at least 13 consecutive non-losing seasons:
MOST CONSECUTIVE NON-LOSING SEASONS TO BEGIN NFL HEAD COACHING CAREER
Rank Head Coach Years Wins1. Marty Schottenheimer 1984-97 14
2. Mike Tomlin 2007-19 13Don Shula 1963-75 13
4. George Allen 1966-77 12
5. Curly Lambeau 1921-32 12
PRIMETIME SPECIALIST• Since the 2011 season, the Steelers have played in 43 regular-season primetime games,
including 4 games in 2019: victories over the Los Angeles Chargers, 24-17, on Sunday Night Football in Week 6 and Miami Dolphins, 27-14, on Monday Night Football in Week 8, and losses to the Cleveland Browns, 21-7, on Thursday Night Football in Week 11 and Buffalo Bills, 17-10, on Sunday Night Football in Week 15.
• Pittsburgh also routed the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-3, on Monday Night Football in Week 4 of 2019.
• Mike Tomlin has guided Pittsburgh to a 41-21 (.661) record in regular-season primetime games.
• Tomlin’s 41 victories in regular-season primetime games are the second-most in the NFL since 2007.
• Tomlin’s .661 winning percentage in regular-season primetime games is the third-highest in the NFL since 2007.
• Tomlin has guided the Steelers to a 15-2 (.882) record in Monday Night Football contests, including a 7-0 mark at Heinz Field.
• Tomlin’s 15 victories on Monday Night Football are the most in the NFL since 2007.• Tomlin’s .882 winning percentage on Monday Night Football is the highest in the NFL
since 2007.• Tomlin is 18-12 (.600) on Sunday Night Football and 8-7 (.533) on Thursday Night
Football.
TOMLIN VS. NFC• During his career, Mike Tomlin’s regular-season record against the NFC is 34-18
(.654), including 20-6 (.769) at Heinz Field. • Pittsburgh’s 34 regular-season victories against the NFC under Tomlin is second-best
among AFC teams.• Pittsburgh’s .654 regular-season winning percentage against the NFC under Tomlin is
second-highest among AFC teams.
AFC RECORDS VS. NFC SINCE 2007
Rank Team W L T Win Pct.1. New England Patriots 41 11 0 .788
TOMLIN IN 13• In his first 13 seasons as the head coach of the Steelers, Mike Tomlin has an extensive
list of accomplishments.• Tomlin’s 133 regular-season wins in his first 13 seasons are the most wins in team
history for any coach in his first 13 campaigns and his 2 Super Bowl appearances are second-most for the franchise for a coach in his first 13 seasons.
• Tomlin’s 8 postseason berths are tied for the second-most in a coach’s first 13 seasons with the Steelers and his 6 division titles are third most.
• Below is a look at where Tomlin ranks among Steelers coaches in their first 13 seasons.
STEELERS HEAD COACHES RECORD THROUGH 13 SEASONS
Rank Head Coach Record Years1. Mike Tomlin 133-74-1 (.642) 2007-192. Bill Cowher 130-77-1 (.627) 1992-2004
3. Chuck Noll 117-72-1 (.618) 1969-1981
Rank Head Coach Super Bowl App. Super Bowl Wins1. Chuck Noll 4 (1974, ‘75, ‘78, ‘79) 4 (1974, ‘75, ‘78, ‘79)
Rank Head Coach Playoff App. Years1. Bill Cowher 9 1992-97, 2001, ‘02, ‘04
2. Chuck Noll 8 1972-79
Mike Tomlin 8 2007, ’08, ’10-11, ‘14-17Rank Head Coach Division Titles Years1. Bill Cowher 8 (AFC Central/North) 1992, ’94-97, 2001, ‘02, ‘04
2. Chuck Noll 7 (AFC Central) 1972, ’74-79
3. Mike Tomlin 6 (AFC North) 2007-08, ’10, ‘14, ‘16-17
AMONG COACHES IN FIRST 13 YEARS• Mike Tomlin earned his 125th regular-season victory in Week 17 at Heinz Field in
2018, and accumulated a 133-74-1 regular-season record in his first 13 seasons as a head coach in NFL (2007-19).
• Tomlin became the third head coach in NFL history with 133 or more regular-season wins in their first 13 seasons as a head coach.
MOST WINS AMONG NFL HEAD COACHES DURING FIRST 13 SEASONS
Rank Head Coach Years Wins1. Tony Dungy 1996-2008 139
2. Don Shula 1963-75 138
3. Mike Tomlin 2007-19 1334. Andy Reid 1999-2011 132
5. Sean Payton 2006-19 131
6. Joe Gibbs 1981-92, 2004 130
Bill Cowher 1992-2004 130
WIN NO. 125• Mike Tomlin earned his 125th regular-season win with the Steelers in the team’s 16-
13 win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field in Week 17 of 2018.• The game was Tomlin’s 192nd of his regular-season tenure, tying him with Bud Grant for
the fifth-fewest games by an NFL head coach to secure 125 wins.
GAME NOTES
FEWEST NFL GAMES COACHED TO 125 WINS
Rank Head Coach Teams Games1. Don Shula Baltimore-Miami 164
2. Joe Gibbs Washington 185
3. George Halas Decatur-Chicago 187
4. Tony Dungy Tampa Bay-Indianapolis 189
5. Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 192Bud Grant Minnesota 192
TOMLIN GOING FOR TWO• Pittsburgh failed to convert its only two-point play of the 2019 season -- QB Mason
Rudolph was unable to convert on a pass play vs. Seattle on Sept. 15.• The Steelers converted 4-of-5 two-point attempts in 2018.• Pittsburgh converted 2 of its 4 two-point attempts in 2017, and 3 of its 9 tries in 2016,
its first 2 conversions both coming in the first quarter of games (Oct. 2 vs. Kansas City and Oct. 16 at Miami).
• The Steelers converted 8-of-11 two-point attempts in 2015, which set an NFL record for the most conversions in a season.
• Below is a look at the number of two-point conversions and attempts since Mike Tomlin became the team’s head coach in 2007.
STEELERS TWO-POINT CONVERSATION PERCENTAGE UNDER MIKE TOMLIN
Year Conversions-Attempts Pct.2007 2-of-2 100%
2008 0-of-1 0%
2009 0-of-0 0%
2010 2-of-2 100%
2011 0-of-0 0%
2012 1-of-2 50%
2013 1-of-2 50%
2014 4-of-4 100%
2015 8-of-11 72.7%
2016 3-of-9 33%
2017 2-of-4 50%
2018 4-of-5 80%
2019 0-of-1 0%
TOTALS 27-of-43 62.8%
TOMLIN’S 100 WINS IN 10 SEASONS• Mike Tomlin became the third head coach in Steelers history to record 100 regular-
season wins in Week 14 of 2016, with the team’s 27-20 victory at Buffalo.• Tomlin joined Chuck Noll (1969-91, 193) and Bill Cowher (1992-2006, 149) in the
team’s 100-win club. The Steelers became the first NFL franchise with 3 100-win head coaches.
• Tomlin earned his 100th regular-season victory in his 157th career regular-season game, which marked the fewest games by a Steelers head coach to reach the century mark (Chuck Noll, 158; Bill Cowher, 163).
• Tomlin’s 100th win occurred in his 10th season with the Steelers, becoming the first Pittsburgh head coach to reach 100 wins in his first 10 years (Bill Cowher, 1992-2001, 99; Chuck Noll, 1976-78, 88).
• Tomlin also joined an elite NFL head coach fraternity by reaching 100 wins in his 10th season,
• Tomlin is the ninth head coach in NFL history to win 100 games in his first 10 seasons with 1 franchise, joining Bill Belichick (New England), Mike Ditka (Chicago), Joe Gibbs (Washington), John Madden (Oakland), Mike McCarthy (Green Bay), Marty Schottenheimer (Kansas City), Mike Shanahan (Denver) and Don Shula (Miami).
AMONG COACHES IN FIRST 10 YEARS• Mike Tomlin earned his 100th regular-season victory in Week 14 at Buffalo in 2016,
and accumulated a 103-57 regular-season record in his first 10 seasons as a head coach in NFL (2007-16).
• Tomlin became the eighth head coach in NFL history with 100 or more regular-season wins in their first 10 seasons as a head coach.
MOST WINS AMONG NFL HEAD COACHES IN THEIR FIRST 10 SEASONS
Rank Head Coach Years Wins1. George Seifert 1989-96, 1999-2000 113
2. Don Shula 1963-72 105
3. Mike McCarthy 2006-15 104
4. Mike Tomlin 2007-16 103John Madden 1969-78 103
6. Tony Dungy 1996-2005 102
7. Mike Ditka 1982-91 101
Joe Gibbs 1981-90 101
FEWEST TO 100• Mike Tomlin reached 100 regular-season wins in 157 games, the sixth-fewest games
to reach 100 career victories among coaches who began their career after 1970. FEWEST GAMES COACHED TO 100 WINS
Rank Head Coach Years Wins1. George Seifert San Francisco-Carolina 133
2. Mike Ditka Chicago 150
Joe Gibbs Washington 150
Mike McCarthy Green Bay 150
5. Tony Dungy Tampa Bay-Indianapolis 156
6. Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 157
TOMLIN-BEN• Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger recorded their 108th regular-season win
together in Week 5 of 2018 against Atlanta, breaking a tie with Chuck Noll and Terry Bradshaw for the most wins by a head coach-quarterback tandem in franchise history. The duo’s 115 regular-season wins are the fourth-most by a head coach-quarterback pairing in NFL history:
MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS BY A HEAD COACH-QUARTERBACK IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Duo Wins1. Bill Belichick-Tom Brady 219*
2. Sean Payton-Drew Brees 133*
3. Don Shula-Dan Marino 116
4. Mike Tomlin-Ben Roethlisberger 115*5. Chuck Noll-Terry Bradshaw 107
*Denotes Active
GAME NOTES
BEN BY THE NUMBERS
1 Roethlisberger needs one game with at least 300 passing yards to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre (62 games) for the seventh-most such career games in NFL history.
1 Roethlisberger needs one game with at least three TD passes to become the eighth quarterback to have at least 50 regular-season games with at least three TD passes in NFL history.
2 Roethlisberger needs two games with at least 300 passing yards to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino (63 games) for the sixth-most such games in league history.
1ST Roethlisberger is the first quarterback in NFL history to with 500 passing yards in three career games (Week 8 2014, Week 15 2009 and Week 14 2017).
6 Roethlisberger is one of six quarterbacks in NFL history to throw at least 200 TDs at home during the regular season (208).
8 Roethlisberger is the fifth quarterback (eighth occasion) to record at least 20 regular-season wins against one opponent since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, earning his 20th regular-season win vs. Cleveland in Week 11 of 2016, joining Dan Marino (vs. Colts), Brett Favre (vs. Bears and Lions), John Elway (vs. Chargers and Seahawks) and Tom Brady (vs. Bills and Jets).
10 Roethlisberger has thrown 20 or more TD passes during his NFL career in 10 seasons - a franchise record - including eight consecutive seasons prior to 2019 (2011-18).
15 Roethlisberger threw at least 15 TD passes in each of his first 15 NFL seasons, the most consecutive seasons with 15 or more scoring tosses to start a NFL career.
20+ The Steelers have scored at least 20 points in 86 of the 105 games at home with Roethlisberger as the starter.
51 Roethlisberger has thrown 3 or more TD passes in 51 career games (49 regular season, 2 postseason), including five times in 2018.
61 Roethlisberger has thrown for 300 or more yards in 61 games over his regular season NFL career - most in franchise history - and became the ninth QB in NFL history to reach 50 with one team.
144-70-1 Roethlisberger’s regular-season record as a starting quarterback is 144-70-1 (.675) - the second best record in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 50 starts) - and most wins in franchise history for a starting signal caller.
125.0 Roethlisberger has recorded a passer rating of 125.0 or higher 21 times in his NFL regular-season career (minimum 20 attempts), most recently Week 10 of 2018 on Thursday Night Football against the Car-olina Panthers (158.3).
158.3 Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating of 158.3 or better in four games during his NFL regular-season career (min. 10 attempts/game) - the most all-time.
400 Since entering the NFL in 2004, Roethlisberger has produced 12 400-plus yard games - the fourth-most in NFL history.
BEN’S YEAR 15 IN 2018• Ben Roethlisberger set single-season franchise records for TD passes (34), pass
completions (452) and passing yards (5,129) in 2018, while leading all NFL players in pass completions and passing yardage.
• In Week 17 at Heinz Field, Roethlisberger eclipsed 5,000 passing yards in 2018 to become the seventh player in League record books to reach the milestone.
• Below is a look at where Roethlisberger ranked in the NFL in 2018:
Statistic Total RankPass Completions 452 1st
Passing Yards 5,129 1st
Passes for First Downs 248 1st
300-Yard Passing Games 8 t-2nd
Passes for 25-Plus Yards 36 t-3rd
Touchdown Passes 34 5th
3+ Touchdown Pass Games 5 8th
STARTING IN STYLE• QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 144-71-1 (.669) career record as a starting
quarterback in the regular season, which is the third-best regular season mark in the NFL among all active quarterbacks (min. 100 starts).
• The following is a look at the top five starting records among active quarterbacks in the NFL (min. 100 starts):
BEST STARTING RECORD AMONG ACTIVE QUARTERBACKS (MIN. 100 STARTS)
Rank Player, Team W L T Pct.1. Tom Brady, New England 219 61 0 .774
2. Russell Wilson, Seattle 86 41 1 .676
3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 144 71 1 .6694. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay 113 60 1 .652
5. Drew Brees, New Orleans 163 111 0 .595
• Roethlisberger earned 117 wins in his first 175 regular-season starts, which is the second-most by an NFL QB in NFL history through 175 starts (Tom Brady, 136).
• Roethlisberger made his 150th career regular-season start in Week 8 vs. Indianapolis in 2014 to become the fourth quarterback in NFL history to record 100 wins in their first 150 regular season starts (Tom Brady, 116; Joe Montana, 108; Terry Bradshaw, 102).
• Roethlisberger registered his 90th career win in his 135th career start, becoming the fifth-fastest quarterback who began their career in the Super Bowl era to reach 90 wins.
• Roethlisberger earned his 130th win as a starting quarterback in his 192nd start in Week 10 of 2017 at Indianapolis to mark the third-fewest starts in NFL history to win 130 games (Tom Brady, 168; Peyton Manning, 189).
SIX CAREER 450-YARD PASSING GAMES• QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for at least 450 passing yards twice in 2018 (Week 2
vs. Kansas City and Week 12 at Denver).• Roethlisberger has six career regular-season games with at least 450 passing yards -
the most by any player in NFL history:
Rank Player 450-Yard Games1. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 62. Dan Marino, Miami 4
3. Drew Brees, New Orleans 3
Peyton Manning, Indianapolis 3
GAME NOTES
QB Ben Roethlisberger leads the Steelers in nearly all major career statistics. The following is where Roethlisberger ranks in Steelers history in several key passing categories:
Category Statistic RankSingle-Season TD Passes (2018) 34 1stSingle-Season Passing Yards (2018) 5,129 1stCareer Passing TDs (regular season) 363 1stSingle-Season Completions (2018) 452 1stSingle-Season Pass Attempts (2018) 675 1stSingle-Season Completion Pct. (2015) 68.0 1stSingle-Season Passer Rating (2007) 104.1 1st3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-18) 13 1stConsecutive 3,000-Yard Passing Seasons (2006-18) 13 1stSingle-Game Completion Pct. (9/7/08 vs. Houston) 92.9 1stSeasons w/ 250+ Completions (2006-09, ‘11-18) 12 1stSeasons w/ Completion Pct. of 60.0+ (2004, ‘05, ‘07, ‘09-‘18) 13 1stSeasons w/ Passer Rating of 90.0+ (2004, ‘05, ‘07, ‘09-’18) 13 1stCompletions in Single Game (12/10/17 vs. Baltimore) 44 1stAttempts in Single Game (12/10/17 vs. Baltimore) 66 1stPassing Yards in Single Game (10/26/14 vs. Indianapolis) 522 1stCareer Winning Pct. .675 1stCareer Completions 4,616 1stCareer Attempts 7,168 1stCareer Passing Yards 56,194 1stCareer Completion Pct. 64.4 1stCareer Passing Yards/Attempts 7.8 1stCareer QB Rating 94.2 1stCareer 300-yard Passing Games (reg and postseason) 66 1stCareer Games w/ 30+ Completions (reg and postseason) 29 1stCareer Games w/ 100.0+ Passer Rating (reg and postseason) 94 1stCareer Perfect Passer Rating Games (158.3) ** 4 1stCareer QB Rating in 4th Qtr. * 92.1 1stCareer Touchdown Passes in Final 2 mins./game * 46 1stConsecutive Reg. Gms. w/ At Least One TD Pass (2012-Week 1 of 2014) 30 1stGames Played by Rookie QB (2004) 14 1stPassing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004) 295 1stPass Completions by Rookie QB (2004) 196 1stPassing Yards by Rookie QB (2004) 2,621 1stPassing TDs by Rookie QB (2004) 17 1stRushing Attempts by Rookie QB (2004) 56 1stRushing Yards by Rookie QB (2004) 144 1stCompletion Pct. by Rookie QB (2004) ** 66.4 1stPasser Rating by Rookie QB (2004) ** 98.1 1stComp. %./Single Game by Rookie QB (10/17/04 vs. Dal.) ** 84.0 1stConsecutive Wins to Start Career (2004) ** 13 1stTotal Wins by Rookie QB (2004) ** 13 1stPassing TDs in Single Game (10/26/14 vs. Ind. and 11/2/14 vs. Bal.) 6 1stSingle-Game TD Passes at Heinz Field (10/26/14 vs. Ind. and 11/2/14 vs. Bal.) 6 1stPassing TDs in Back-to-Back Games ** 12 1stTotal Wins When Throwing for 300-plus Yards 35 1stSeasons w/ 25+ Passing TDs (2007, ‘09, ‘12-18) 8 1stCareer Wins (Regular Season). .144 1stCareer TD Passes (indoors) 24 1stCareer Touchdown Passes in Dec./Jan. 103 1stSingle-Game TD Passes on MNF (11/5/07 vs. Bal.) ** 5 T-1stConsecutive Passes Completed (11/26/07 vs. Miami) 15 T-1stCareer Rushing Yards (by QB) 1,350 3rdCareer Rushing Touchdowns (by QB) 19 3rd
BEN TO 5K AND 450 IN 2018• In 2018, QB Ben Roethlisberger led all NFL quarterbacks and became the seventh
player in league history to reach at least 5,000 passing yards in a season• Roethlisberger threw for 5,129 yards -- the seventh-most in NFL single-season history.• Roethlisberger reached the 5,000-yard passing milestone in the team’s regular-season
finale at Heinz Field in Week 17.
2018 NFL PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Yards1. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 5,1292. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City 5,097
3. Matt Ryan, Atlanta 4,924
4. Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams 4,688
5. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis 4,593
NFL SINGLE-SEASON PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Year Yards1. Peyton Manning, Denver 2013 5,477
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2011 5,476
3. Tom Brady, New England 2011 5,235
4. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2016 5,208
5. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2012 5,177
6. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2013 5,162
7. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 2018 5,1298. Jameis Winston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2019 5,109
9. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City 2018 5,097
10. Dan Marino, Miami 1984 5,084
• Roethlisberger’s 452 pass completions in 2018 were an NFL-best and fourth-most in a season in league history:
2018 NFL SINGLE-SEASON PASS COMPLETIONS LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Completions1. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 4522. Andrew Luck, Indianapolis 430
3. Kirk Cousins, Minnesota 425
4. Matt Ryan, Atlanta 422
5. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City 383
NFL SINGLE-SEASON PASS COMPLETION LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Year Yards1. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2016 471
2. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2011 468
3. Drew Brees, New Orleans 2014 456
4. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh 2018 4525. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis 2010 450
Peyton Manning, Denver 2013 450
GAME NOTES
CONTROLLING THE NORTH• QB Ben Roethlisberger is 58-18-1 (.760) as a starter against AFC North opponents
during his career, including a 4-1-1 mark in 2018.• Since 2010, Roethlisberger is 34-11-1 against divisional foes during the regular season.• Roethlisberger has finished with a .500 or above record against AFC North opponents
during the regular season in 13 of his 14 NFL seasons, including winning at least five games in five campaigns:
ROETHLISBERGER VS. AFC NORTH AS A STARTER
Season Record Season Record2018 4-1-1 2010 5-0
2017 5-0 2009 2-3
2016 4-1 2008 6-0
2015 2-2 2007 5-0
2014 4-2 2006 3-3
2013 4-2 2005 3-1
2012 2-1 2004 5-0
2011 4-2
• In his 77 career starts versus division opponents, Roethlisberger has posted a perfect passer rating once (11/5/07 vs. Baltimore) and 23 times has recorded a passer rating of over 100.0.
• The following is a look at his statistics against the AFC North in his 77 games as a starter:
ROETHLISBERGER STATISTICS VS. AFC NORTH
Category StatisticRecord 58-18-1
Completion Pct. (Comp.-Att.) 64.9 (1,635-2,519)
Passing Yards 18,810
Passing Touchdowns 112
Interceptions 71
Passer Rating 90.4
• The following is a look at Roethlisberger’s career statistics against AFC North opponents as a starter at home compared to the road:
ROETHLISBERGER STATISTICS VS. AFC NORTH (HOME/AWAY)
BACK HOME IN OHIO• QB Ben Roethlisberger is from Findlay, Ohio, and played collegiately at Miami
(Ohio), so it is no wonder he feels at home while playing at Cincinnati or Cleveland. • Including the postseason, Roethlisberger is a combined 25-4-1 in games played in Ohio
(Paul Brown Stadium, 14-2; FirstEnergy Stadium, 11-2-1).• Below is Roethlisberger’s passing stats for games at Cincinnati and Cleveland:
ROETHLISBERGER IN GAMES PLAYED IN OHIO
Opponent GP Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds TDs Int Rat.at Cincinnati 16 532 350 65.8 4,184 24 10 96.9
at Cleveland 14 442 266 60.2 3,233 19 11 86.7
Total 30 974 616 63.2 7,417 43 21 92.2
HOME COOKING• QB Ben Roethlisberger owns a 79-27 (.745) mark in his Heinz Field regular-
season career as a starting quarterback, including victories in each of his first eight starts as a rookie in 2004.
• Below is a breakdown of Roethlisberger’s statistics in his Heinz Field career:
*Threw 3 touchdowns in Week 10 of 2015, but did not start
• Roethlisberger threw at least one TD pass in 45 consecutive home games at Heinz Field (2010-17), which was the third-longest streak in NFL history:
CONSECUTIVE HOME GAMES WITH AT LEAST ONE TD PASS
Rank Player (Year) Games1. Drew Brees (10/18/09-11/27/16) 60
2. Tom Brady (9/14/09-12/14/14) 47
3. Ben Roethlisberger (12/19/10-9/17/17) 454. Dan Marino (10/9/83-11/14/88) 39
5. Aaron Rodgers (10/5/08-12/2/12) 35
FACING THE NFC• In 56 career regular-season games against NFC opponents, QB Ben Roethlisberger
has posted a 38-18 record, including winning each of his first seven starts against conference members.
• On Monday Night Football in Week 3 of 2018 vs. Tampa Bay, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 30-27. He threw for 353 yards on 30-of-38 passing with three TDs and one interception for a 120.7 passer rating.
• Roethlisberger tossed three TDs in a 41-17 win vs. Atlanta in Week 5 and recorded a perfect passer rating of 158.3 with five TD passes in Week 10 vs. Carolina.
GAME NOTES
• Below is a look at the quarterback’s numbers in regular-season games against NFC opponents:
• Roethlisberger’s statistics against the NFC are equally impressive in games at Heinz Field.
• In 28 career regular-season home games against NFC opponents, Roethlisberger has a 22-6 record while completing 566-of-878 passes (64.5 pct.) for 7,416 yards with 55 touchdowns and 16 interceptions for a passer rating of 104.8.
WINNING NO. 125• QB Ben Roethlisberger became the seventh quarterback in NFL history to record
125 regular-season wins as a starter during the Steelers’ Week 2 win against Minnesota in 2017 (26-9) at Heinz Field.
• Roethlisberger has since joined Dan Marino, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, John Elway, Drew Brees and Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 140 regular-season wins as a starting quarterback:
MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS AS A STARTING QUARTERBACK
Rank Player Wins1. Tom Brady 219*
2. Brett Favre 186
3. Peyton Manning 186
4. Drew Brees 163*
5. John Elway 148
6. Dan Marino 147
7. Ben Roethlisberger 144*8. Fran Tarkenton 124
9. Philip Rivers 123
10. Johnny Unitas 118
*Denotes Active Players
FIRST TO 500x3• QB Ben Roethlisberger became the first player in NFL history to register three
regular-season 500-yard passing yards during Week 14’s, 39-38, victory over Baltimore in 2017:
ROETHLISBERGER’S 500-YARD PASSING GAMES
Opponent (Date) Att. Cmp. Pct. Yds TDs INT Rat.Green Bay (12/20/09 46 29 63.0 503 3 0 121.9
THE 45 AND 50,000 CLUB• QB Ben Roethlisberger became the eighth quarterback in NFL history – first in
team history – to reach 50,000 career passing yards in regular-season games. He accomplished the feat in Week 13 of 2017 at Cincinnati.
• Roethlisberger reached 50,000 career passing yards in his 197th regular-season game. He become the fifth quarterback in NFL history to reach the milestone in fewer than 200 games.
• Roethlisberger became the first player in Steelers history to register 45,000 career passing yards, which he accomplished Week 10 of 2016 vs. Dallas.
• Roethlisberger was the 11th quarterback in NFL history to reach the mark, the eighth to do so with one franchise, and the fourth active signal caller with 45,000 passing yards.
BEN GOING OVER 90• QB Ben Roethlisberger threw his fourth career TD of 94+ yards in Week 12 at
Denver in 2018, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history with four TD passes of 94+ yards and the only in NFL history with four TD throws of 90+ yards.
• Roethlisberger’s 97-yard connections, (Oct. 29, 2017 at Detroit and Nov. 25, 2018 at Denver) with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster are the longest passing plays in franchise history and tie as the longest offensive play in franchise record books.
135 IN FIRST 200• QB Ben Roethlisberger earned 135 regular-season wins in his first 200 career
starts, which is the third-most wins by a quarterback in NFL history in their first 200 starts:
MOST REGULAR-SEASON WINS AS A STARTING QUARTERBACK IN 200 STARTS
Rank Player Wins1. Tom Brady 155
2. Peyton Manning 136
3. Ben Roethlisberger 1354. Brett Favre 132
5. Dan Marino 125
BEN AMONG ACTIVE BESTS• QB Ben Roethlisberger ranks in the top 10 among active NFL quarterbacks with a
7.82 yards per attempt average (2nd), 56,545 passing yards (4th), 4,651 completions (4th), 363 passing TDs (5th) and a 94.0 passer rating (12th):
NFL ACTIVE PASSING YARDS PER ATTEMPT LEADERS
Rank Player Cpm-Att Yds Yds/Att1. Russell Wilson 2,436-3,777 29,734 7.87
BEN AMONG THE ALL-TIME BEST• QB Ben Roethlisberger ranks in the top 10 in NFL history in passing yards (8th;
56,545), pass completions (8th; 4,651) and TD passes (9th; 363):
MOST PASSING YARDS IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Player Passing Yds1. Drew Brees 77,416*
2. Tom Brady 74,571*
3. Peyton Manning 71,940
4. Brett Favre 71,838
5. Dan Marino 61,361
6. Philip Rivers 59,271*
7. Eli Manning 57,023
8. Ben Roethlisberger 56,545*9. John Elway 51,475
10. Matt Ryan 51,186*
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Player TDs1. Drew Brees 547*
2. Tom Brady 541*
3. Peyton Manning 539
4. Brett Favre 508
5. Dan Marino 420
6. Philip Rivers 397*
7. Eli Manning 366*
8. Aaron Rodgers 364
9. Ben Roethlisberger 363*10. Fran Tarkenton 342
*Denotes Active Players
BEN’S CAREER GAME• QB Ben Roethlisberger set single-game Steelers franchise records in a 51-34 win
over Indianapolis in Week 8 of 2014 with 40 pass completions, 522 passing yards and six passing TDs.
• Roethlisberger’s 522 passing yards tied as the fourth-most in an NFL game:
MOST SINGLE-GAME PASSING YARDS IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Player TDs1. Norm Van Brocklin, 9/28/1951 554
2. Matt Schaub, 11/18/2012 527
Warren Moon, 12/16/1990 527
4. Ben Roethlisberger, 10/26/2014 522Boomer Esiason, 11/10/1996 522
HITTING 3,000 IN 12 STRAIGHT SEASONS• QB Ben Roethlisberger extended his consecutive seasons of throwing for 3,000
yards to 13 during Week 11’s game at the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018.• Roethlisberger is one of six players in NFL history to have recorded at least 10
consecutive 3,000-passing yard seasons:
CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 3,000 PASS YARDS IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Player TDs1. Brett Favre 18 (1992-2009)
2. Peyton Manning 16 (1998-2014)
3. Drew Brees 15 (2004-18)
4. Eli Manning 14 (2005-18)
5. Ben Roethlisberger 13 (2006-18)Philip Rivers 13 (2006-18)
15 IN FIRST 15• QB Ben Roethlisberger threw three TDs in Week 11 of 2017 vs. Tennessee to
increase his season total to 16, which broke a tie with Peyton Manning to set the longest streak of 15 TD campaigns to start an NFL career.
• In Week 9 of 2018, Roethlisberger threw a scoring pass to WR Antonio Brown giving him 15 TD passes on the season. It marked the 15th consecutive year to open his NFL career with at least 15 TD passes:
MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH 15+ TD PASSES TO OPEN NFL CAREER
Rank Player, Years Seasons1. Ben Roethlisberger, 2004-18 152. Peyton Manning, 1998-2010 13
DEFENSIVE RESURGENCE• Over its first 2 games of 2019, Pittsburgh allowed 61 points (fifth worst in the NFL), 7
TDs (tied for fifth worst), 75.0 opposing completion percentage (fourth worst) and 131.3 opposing passer rating (fourth worst).
• Over their final 14 games of 2019, the Steelers ranked first in the League in takeaways (34), first in fumble recoveries (15), tied for first in interceptions (20), second in quarterback hits (104), second in passes defended (79), second in sacks (48.0), third in forced fumbles (18), tied for third in tackles for loss (79) and tied for third in defensive TDs (3).
BLITZBURGH• Pittsburgh had 3 different players record at least 9.0 sacks in 2019 (T.J. Watt with
14.5, Bud Dupree with 11.5 and Cam Heyward with 9.0). The Steelers were the only team in the NFL with 3 players that recorded at least 9.0 sacks.
• Pittsburgh registered an NFL-best 54 sacks in 2019. The 54 sacks were the most for the Steelers in a season since 2017 -- when Pittsburgh recorded 56.
• The 54 sacks were tied for the fourth-most for the Steelers in a season since 1982 (when sacks became an officially recognized stat by the NFL).
• Pittsburgh registered at least 4.0 sacks in 6 of its last 10 games. The Steelers had a 3-game streak with at 4.0 sacks snapped at Cleveland (Nov. 14). The 3-game streak was tied for the fifth-longest single-season streak in franchise history and longest such streak by Pittsburgh since 2004.
STEELERS SINGLE-SEASON TEAM SACK RECORDS
Rank Year Sacks1. 2017 56
2. 1994 55
2001 55
4. 2019 545. 2018 52
6. 1996 51
2008 51
8. 1983 50
2002 50
10. 1997 48
2010 48
2015 48
• Pittsburgh has registered at least 1 sack in 57 consecutive games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. The 57-game streak is the longest in regular-season franchise history.
ACTIVE STREAK OF CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST 1 SACK
Rank Team Streak1. Pittsburgh Steelers 572. Carolina Panthers 30
3. Dallas Cowboys 18
4. Minnesota Vikings 16
Baltimore Ravens 16
6. New Orleans Saints 13
Tennessee Titans 13
Philadelphia Eagles 13
9. Jacksonville Jaguars 12
Washington Redskins 12
STEELERS LONGEST STREAK OF CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH AT LEAST 1 SACK
• Pittsburgh’s 57-game streak with at least 1 sack is the sixth-longest streak in NFL history. The NFL record for consecutive games with at least 1 sack is 69 games by Tampa Bay (Oct. 10, 1999 to Nov. 9, 2003). Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin was on the Buccaneers staff during the final 3 seasons of the streak.
STACKING UP SACKS• The Steelers led the NFL with 54 sacks in 2019. • Pittsburgh recorded 4 or more sacks in 9 different games.• The Steelers recorded 5 or more sacks in 5 different games.
NFL MOST SACKS IN 2019
Rank Team Sacks1. Pittsburgh Steelers 542. Carolina Panthers 53
3. New Orleans Saints 51
4. Los Angeles Rams 50
5. San Francisco 49ers 48
Minnesota Vikings 48
7. New England Patriots 47
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47
Jacksonville Jaguars 47
10. Washington Redskins 46
• The Steelers led the NFL in sacks per pass attempt percentage (10.51%) in 2019.
NFL MOST SACKS PER PASS ATTEMPT PERCENTAGE IN 2019
Rank Team Sacks/Pass Attempt1. Pittsburgh Steelers 10.51%2. Carolina Panthers 9.74%
3. San Francisco 49ers 9.25%
4. Jacksonville Jaguars 9.09%
5. Los Angeles Rams 8.90%
6. New England Patriots 8.77%
7. Washington Redskins 8.52%
8. New Orleans Saints 8.46%
9. Minnesota Vikings 7.99%
10. Buffalo Bills 7.96%
• Pittsburgh tied for the NFL-lead with 52 sacks in 2018.
NFL MOST SACKS IN 2018
Rank Team Sacks1. Pittsburgh Steelers 52
Kansas City Chiefs 52
3. Chicago Bears 50
Minnesota Vikings 50
5. Arizona Cardinals 49
New Orleans Saints 49
7. Washington Redskins 46
8. Green Bay Packers 44
Denver Broncos 44
Philadelphia Eagles 44
• The Steelers have registered an NFL-best 106 sacks since 2018.
NFL MOST SACKS SINCE 2018
Rank Team Sacks1. Pittsburgh Steelers 1062. New Orleans Saints 100
3. Minnesota Vikings 97
4. Kansas City Chiefs 96
5. Washington Redskins 92
6. Los Angeles Rams 91
7. Arizona Cardinals 89
8. Carolina Panthers 88
9. Philadelphia Eagles 87
10. Green Bay Packers 85
San Francisco 49ers 85
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 85
• Pittsburgh has registered 50 or more sacks in three consecutive seasons for the first time since sacks became an official category in 1982. The Steelers (2017-19) are the only team in the NFL to register 50 or more sacks in three straight years since 2000.
• The Steelers eclipsed the 50-sack plateau for the ninth time since sacks became an official category in 1982. Philadelphia (10) is the only NFL team with more 50-sack seasons than Pittsburgh over the span.
• Pittsburgh has registered an NFL-best 281 sacks since 2014.
NFL MOST SACKS SINCE 2014
Rank Team Sacks1. Pittsburgh Steelers 2812. Carolina Panthers 269
3. Minnesota Vikings 260
4. Jacksonville Jaguars 253
5. Denver Broncos 252
6. St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams 251
7. Kansas City Chiefs 249
8. Green Bay Packers 246
Washington Redskins 246
10. Arizona Cardinals 245
Philadelphia Eagles 245
STEELERS TAKEAWAYS• Pittsburgh forced 38 turnovers in 2019, which led the NFL. The 38 takeaways were the
most for the Steelers in a season since 1996 -- when Pittsburgh forced 40. • Pittsburgh forced a turnover in 14 of its 16 games. • Pittsburgh forced multiple turnovers in 13 of its 16 games. • The franchise record for the most games with at least 2 takeaways in a single season is
13, which is held by the 2019, 1976 and 1978 Steelers’ squads.• Pittsburgh recovered 18 opponent fumbles in 2019, which led the NFL. • Pittsburgh recorded 20 interceptions in 2019, which ranked second in the NFL.• Pittsburgh forced 19 fumbles in 2019, which ranked tied for third in the NFL.
NFL MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES IN 2019
Rank Team FR1. Pittsburgh Steelers 182. Seattle Seahawks 16
• The Steelers ranked second in the NFL in interception rate (3.89%) in 2019.
NFL MOST INTERCEPTIONS PER PASS ATTEMPT PERCENTAGE IN 2019
Rank Team INT/Pass Attempt1. New England Patriots 4.66%
2. Pittsburgh Steelers 3.89%3. Green Bay Packers 3.11%
4. Minnesota Vikings 2.83%
5. Kansas City Chiefs 2.75%
6. Cleveland Browns 2.73%
7. Seattle Seahawks 2.68%
8. Indianapolis Colts 2.67%
9. Carolina Panthers 2.57%
10. Buffalo Bills 2.53%
• Pittsburgh forced at least 3 turnovers in 7 of its games in 2019. The Steelers had a 5-game streak with at least 3 forced turnovers snapped at Cleveland (Nov. 14). The 5-game streak was the third-longest single-season streak in franchise history. Pittsburgh had streaks of 6 and 8 games during the 1989 and 1974 seasons, respectively.
• The 38 takeaways in 2019 were the franchise’s most during the Mike Tomlin era (since 2007).
MOST STEELERS TAKEAWAYS SINCE 2007
Rank Year Takeaways1. 2019 382. 2010 35
3. 2015 30
4. 2008 29
5. 2007 25
6. 2016 23
7. 2009 22
2017 22
9. 2014 21
10. 2012 20
2013 20
• The 38 takeaways in a season are the Steelers’ 17th-most since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
MOST STEELERS TAKEAWAYS SINCE 1970
Rank Year Takeaways1. 1973 55
2. 1972 48
1978 48
4. 1974 47
5. 1976 46
1981 46
7. 1983 45
8. 1977 44
1987 44
10. 1992 43
t-17. 2019 38
300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE• Pittsburgh limited Baltimore in Week 17 to 304 total yards. It marked the 11th time in
2019 that the Steelers held their opposition below 306 yards of total offense.• San Francisco and Buffalo were the only other teams in the NFL that held 10 opponents
under 306 total yards.
MOST GAMES OF 306 YARDS ALLOWED OR LESS IN 2019
Rank Team Games1. Pittsburgh Steelers 112. San Francisco 49ers 10
• Pittsburgh held each of its last 8 opponents to 306 yards of total offense or less (Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Arizona, Buffalo, New York Jets and Baltimore).
STEELERS TOTAL DEFENSE SINCE WEEK 4 VS. OPPONENT SEASON AVERAGE
Wk Opponent Total Yards (per play) Total Yards/Game (per play)4 Cincinnati 175 (2.7) 329.9 (5.1)
5 Baltimore 277 (3.8) 419.9 (6.4)
6 at L.A. Chargers 348 (5.9) 375.5 (6.0)
8 Miami 230 (4.0) 295.3 (4.8)
9 Indianapolis 328 (5.0) 342.2 (5.3)
10 L.A. Rams 306 (4.4) 374.8 (5.8)
11 at Cleveland 293 (4.3) 360.8 (5.9)
12 at Cincinnati 244 (4.8) 329.9 (5.1)
13 Cleveland 279 (4.4) 360.8 (5.9)
14 at Arizona 236 (4.1) 340.5 (5.4)
15 Buffalo 261 (4.1) 341.9 (5.3)
16 New York Jets 259 (4.3) 274.1 (4.62)
17 Baltimore 304 (4.5) 414.5 (6.24)
• The 8-game streak is the longest active streak in the NFL and is the longest streak by an NFL team in 2019 (New Orleans and San Francisco each had 5-game streaks earlier in the season).
• The 8-game streak is tied for the fifth-longest by the Steelers since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and is the longest by Pittsburgh since a 14-game streak in 2008 (Games 1-14).
LONGEST STREAK OF CONSECUTIVE GAMES HOLDING OPPONENT TO 306 YARDS OR LESS SINCE 1970
Rank Year Games1. 2008 14
2. 1976-77 13
3. 2000-01 11
4. 1978-79 10
5. 2019 82012 8
7. 2011-12 7
1993 7
1977-78 7
t-10. Nine streaks tied with 6
• Pittsburgh has not allowed 306 yards of total offense or less in 11 or more games since 2012.
MOST GAMES OF 300 YARDS ALLOWED OR LESS SINCE 1970
Rank Year Games1. 2008 15
2. 2004 13
2001 13
4. 1974 12
2011 12
t-6. 2019 11
STEELERS GROUND OPPONENT AIR ATTACKS• Pittsburgh limited Baltimore in Week 17 to 81 yards passing. It marked the 11th time in
2019 that the Steelers held their opposition below 200 yards passing.• Pittsburgh held nine teams to 175 passing yards or less in 2019.• San Francisco, New England and Los Angeles Chargers were the only other teams in the
NFL that held 10 opponents under 200 yards passing.
MOST GAMES OF 200 PASS YARDS ALLOWED OR LESS IN 2019
Rank Team Games1. Pittsburgh Steelers 112. San Francisco 49ers 10
New England Patriots 10
Los Angeles Chargers 10
5. Buffalo Bills 9
Baltimore Ravens 9
7. Eight teams tied with 7
• Pittsburgh has not allowed 200 yards passing or less in 11 or more games since 2012.
MOST GAMES OF 200 PASS YARDS ALLOWED OR LESS SINCE 1970
TURN DOWN FOR WATT• LB T.J. Watt put together an NFL Defensive Player of the Year-caliber season in 2019.
He ranked in the top-five in the NFL in sacks (14.5, t-4th), quarterback hits (36, 3rd), forced fumbles (8, t-1st) and fumble recoveries (4, t-2nd). Watt also ranked tied for 12th in tackles for loss (14).
Category Stat Rank NFL LeaderSacks 14.5 t-4th Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (19.5)
Tackles for Loss 14 t-12th Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams (20)
Quarterback Hits 36 3rd Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Packers (37)
Fumble Recoveries 4 t-2nd Vonn Bell, New Orleans Saints (5)
• Watt nearly became the first player in the NFL to rank in the top-five in the NFL in sacks, tackles for loss, quarterback hits, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries in a season since Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt in 2014.
• J.J. Watt and Minnesota Vikings’ Jared Allen (2011) are the only three players in the NFL to accomplish this feat since 2008.
PLAYERS TO RANK IN TOP 5 IN NFL IN SACKS, TFLS, QB HITS, FORCED FUMBLES AND OPPONENT FUMBLES RECOVERED – SINCE 2008
Year Player, Team Sck Rk TFL Rk QBH Rk FF Rk FR Rk2011 Jared Allen, Min 22.0 1 21 3 32 1 4 5 4 1
2014 J.J. Watt, Hou 20.5 2 29 1 51 1 4 3 5 1
2019 T.J. Watt, Pit 14.5 4 14 12 36 3 8 1 4 2NFL Defensive Player of the Year
• Watt was the only NFL player since 2008 to have at least 14 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 36 quarterback hits, 8 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries in a season.
• Watt’s 14 combined interceptions (2), forced fumbles (8) and fumble recoveries (4) are the most by an NFL player since Chicago Bears’ Charles Tillman in 2012 (15).
• Watt’s 14 combined interceptions (2), forced fumbles (8) and fumble recoveries (4) are tied for the second-most by an NFL player since 2000.
MOST COMBINED (INT, FF, FR) SINCE 2000
Rank Player, Team Int. FF FR Tot.1. Charles Tillman, Chicago Bears (2012) 3 10 2 15
2. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019) 2 8 4 14Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers (2009) 9 4 1 14
Oshiomogho Atogwe, St. Louis Rams (2008) 5 6 3 14
Walt Harris, San Francisco 49ers (2006) 8 4 2 14
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens (2004) 9 3 2 14
7. Jason Taylor, Miami Dolphins (2006) 2 9 2 13
Dre’ Bly, Detroit Lions (2003) 6 5 2 13
Sammy Knight, New Orleans Saints (2001) 6 2 5 13
Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001) 10 1 2 13
NFL Defensive Player of the Year
• Watt’s 6 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) ranked tied for fourth in the NFL.
2019 NFL TAKEAWAY (INT AND FR) LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Int. FR Tot.1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers 5 3 82. Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings 6 1 7
• Watt was the only NFL player since 1990 to register at least 2 interceptions, 4 fumble recoveries and 8 forced fumbles in a single season.
• Watt ranks first or second on the Steelers in sacks (14.5, 1st), tackles for loss (14, 2nd), quarterback hits (36, 1st), forced fumbles (8, 1st) and fumble recoveries (4, t-1st).
• Watt has recorded at least 1.5 sacks in 8 career games, including 4 games in 2019.• Watt’s 36 quarterback hits ranked third in the NFL.
2019 NFL QUARTERBACK HIT LEADERS
Rank Player, Team QB Hits1. Shaquill Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37
Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Packers 37
3. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 364. Matt Judon, Baltimore Ravens 33
Terrell Suggs, Arizona Cardinals/Kansas City Chiefs 4
Jadeveon Clowney, Seattle Seahawks 4
Logan Ryan, Tennessee Titans 4
Ryan Anderson, Washington Redskins 4
Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles 4
Matt Judon, Baltimore Ravens 4
K’Waun Williams, San Francisco 49ers 4
Maxx Crosby, Oakland Raiders 4
Yannick Ngakoue, Jacksonville Jaguars 4
• Watt’s 14.5 sacks ranked tied for fourth in the NFL.
2019 NFL SACK LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Shaquill Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.5
2. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 19.0
3. Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints 15.5
4. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 14.5Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings 14.5
6. Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Packers 13.5
7. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 12.5
8. Preston Smith, Green Bay Packers 12.0
9. Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh Steelers 11.5Joey Bosa, San Francisco 49ers 11.5
Dante Fowler, Los Angeles Rams 11.5
Robert Quinn, Dallas Cowboys 11.5
• Watt’s 14.5 sacks in 2019 rank third in single-season franchise history. His 13.0 sacks in 2018 were tied for the eighth-most in a season by a Steelers’ defender since the statistic became official in 1982.
• Watt is the only player in franchise history with 13.0 sacks or more in multiple seasons.
STEELERS SINGLE-SEASON SACK LEADERS
Rank Player, Years Sacks1. James Harrison, 2008 16.0
2. Mike Merriweather, 1984 15.0
3. T.J. Watt, 2019 14.54. Kevin Greene, 1994 14.0
Keith Willis, 1983 14.0
6. LaMarr Woodley, 2009 13.5
Jason Gildon, 2000 13.5
8. T.J. Watt, 2018 13.0Chad Brown, 1996 13.0
10. Kevin Greene, 1993 12.5
NFL Defensive Player of the Year
• Watt’s 4 fumble recoveries ranked tied for second in the NFL.
2019 FUMBLE RECOVERIES LEADERS
Rank Player, Team FR1. Von Bell, New Orleans Saints 5
2. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 4Devin Bush, Pittsburgh Steelers 4DeForest Buckner, San Francisco 49ers 4
Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4
Cory Littleton, Los Angeles Rams 4
Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4
8. Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills 3
Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens 3
Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 3
Justin Houston, Indianapolis Colts 3
• Watt’s 14 tackles for loss ranked tied for 12th in the NFL.
• In 2019 Watt became the first Steelers player with at least a half sack in 9 consecutive games since LaMarr Woodley had a streak of 10 such games (franchise record) that spanned the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
• Watt’s streak of 9 straight games with at least a half sack, which was the longest active streak in the League at the time, came to an end in the Week 14 victory at Arizona.
• Watt was the first Steelers player with back-to-back seasons of at least 10 sacks since James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley (2008-10).
• Watt’s 9-game streak was tied for the fifth-longest in a single season since 1982.
LONGEST NFL STREAK WITH AT LEAST HALF SACK IN A SEASON SINCE 1982
Rank Player, Team (Year) Games1. Chris Jones, Kansas City (2018) 11
2. Michael Strahan, New York Giants (2002) 10
Jevon Kearse, Tennessee Titans (1999) 10
Simon Fletcher, Denver Broncos (1991) 10
t5. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (2019) 9
WATT SINCE 2017• Since entering the NFL in 2017, LB T.J. Watt has recorded 34.5 sacks and forced 15
fumbles. • Watt is 1 of 3 active players in the NFL with at least 13.0 sacks in consecutive seasons.
ACTIVE NFL PLAYERS WITH CONSECUTIVE 13.0+ SACK SEASONS
Player, Team YearsChandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 3 (2017-19)
• Watt has recorded at least 13.0 twice in his 3-year NFL career.• Watt is the seventh player in the NFL to register at least 13.0 sacks in multiple seasons
over their first three years in the League.
NFL PLAYERS WITH MULTIPLE 13.0+ SACK SEASON IN FIRST 3 YEARS
Player, Team YearsT.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 2018-19Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers 2011-12
Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts 2002, 2004
Tony Bennett, Green Bay Packers 1991-92
Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs 1990-91
Reggie White, Philadelphia Eagles 1985-87
Richard Dent, Chicago Bears 1984-85
• Watt’s 15 forced fumbles are the most in the NFL since the start of the 2017 season.
NFL FORCED FUMBLE LEADERS SINCE 2017
Rank Player, Team Forced Fumbles1. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 152. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 13
3. Khalil Mack, Oakland Raiders-Chicago Bears 12
4. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 11
5. Dee Ford, Kansas City Chiefs/San Francisco 49ers 10
Yannick Ngakoue, Jacksonville Jaguars 10
7. Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9
Terrell Suggs, Arizona Cardinals/Kansas City Chiefs 9
9. Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8
Frank Clark, Seattle Seahawks/Kansas City Chiefs 8
Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles 8
DeMarcus Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys 8
J.J. Watt, Houston Texans 8
• Watt’s 34.5 sacks rank fifth among all defensive players and first among linebackers since the start of the 2017 season.
NFL SACK LEADERS SINCE 2017
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 49.0
2. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 44.0
3. Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints 40.5
4. Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings 36.0
5. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.56. Von Miller, Denver Broncos 32.5
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.52. Von Miller, Denver Broncos 32.5
3. Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins 31.5
Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears 31.5
5. Mario Addison, Carolina Panthers 29.5
Justin Houston, Kansas City Chiefs/Indianapolis Colts 29.5
• Watt has recorded 34.5 sacks over his first 47 career regular-season games.• Watt’s 34.5 sacks are tied for the 14th most for any NFL player over their first 47 career
NFL games (since sack became official in 1982).
MOST SACKS IN FIRST 47 GAMES SINCE 1982
Rank Player, Team (Years) Sacks1. Reggie White, Philadelphia Eagles (1985-88) 59.5
2. Von Miller, Denver Broncos (2011-14) 44.0
Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers (2011-13) 44.0
4. Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs (1989-91) 43.5
5. Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts (2002-04) 40.0
6. Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers (2005-07) 39.5
7. Joey Bosa, L.A. Chargers (2016-2019) 37.0
Bruce Smith, Buffalo Bills (1985-88) 37.0
9. Leslie O’Neal, San Diego Chargers (1986-90) 36.5
10. Anthony Smith, L.A. Raiders (1991-93) 36.0
Jevon Kearse, Tennessee Titans (1999-01) 36.0
t-14. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-present) 34.5
• Watt’s 34.5 career sacks are the most by a linebacker over his first 47 career regular-season games since Denver’s Von Miller (44.0, 2011-14).
• Watt’s 34.5 career sacks are the fifth most by a linebacker over his first 47 career regular-season games (since sack became official in 1982).
• Watt registered his 30th career sack in his 41st career game, which was the fastest to 30 career sacks in franchise history and 13th-fastest in NFL history.
FEWEST GAMES PLAYED TO 30 CAREER SACKS
Rank Player, Team (Years) GP1. Aldon Smith, San Francisco 49ers (2011-12) 27
2. Reggie White, Philadelphia Eagles (1985-88) 28
3. Derrick Thomas, Kansas City Chiefs (1989-91) 31
Shawne Merriman, San Diego Chargers (2005-07) 31
Von Miller, Denver Broncos (2011-14) 31
6. Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns (2017-19) 34
7. Anthony Smith, L.A. Raiders (1991-93) 35
8. Joey Bosa, L.A. Chargers (2016-2019) 38
9. Jevon Kearse, Tennessee Titans (1999-01) 39
Leslie O’Neal, San Diego Chargers (1986-90) 39
J.J. Watt, Houston Texans (2011-13) 39
Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts (2002-04) 39
13. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers (2017-19) 41Andre Tippett, New England Patriots (1982-85) 41
• Watt has collected 34.5 sacks over his first 3 seasons in the NFL, which is the most by a Steelers player in their first 3 seasons in the League:
MOST SACKS BY STEELER IN FIRST THREE NFL SEASONS
Rank Player, Years Sacks1. T.J. Watt, 2017-18 34.52. LaMarr Woodley, 2007-08 29.0
3. Keith Willis, 1982-83 20.0
4. Joey Porter, 1999-2000 21.5
5. Kendrell Bell, 2001-02 18.0
• Watt led Pittsburgh’s defense and tied for second among all NFL linebackers with 13.0 sacks in 2018.
2018 NFL LINEBACKER SACK LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Von Miller, Denver Broncos 14.5
2. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 13.03. Dee Ford, Kansas City Chiefs 13.0
4. Ryan Kerrigan, Washington Redskins 13.0
5. Khalil Mack, Chicago Bears 12.5
• In 2017 and 2018, Watt recorded 20.0 quarterback sacks over his first 2 seasons in the NFL. He became the ninth linebacker with at least 20.0 sacks in a player’s first 2 campaigns since the statistic became official in 1982.
FITZPATRICK DOES IT AGAIN• S Minkah Fitzpatrick had five interceptions, two forced fumble and three fumble
recoveries in 2019, while coming in and making a huge impact on the defense after being acquired via trade from the Miami Dolphins.
• Fitzpatrick, named 2019 All-Pro, recorded defensive touchdowns in back-to-back games, including a 96-yard interception return for a TD against the Colts and a 43-yard fumble return for TD against the Rams.
• Fitzpatrick ranked tied for fourth in the NFL with five interceptions. His 5 interceptions in 2019 were the most by a Steeler in a single season since Troy Polamalu had 7 picks in 2010.
2019 NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Interceptions1. Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills 6
Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots 6
Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings 6
4. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers 5Joe Haden, Pittsburgh Steelers 5Devin McCourty, New England Patriots 5
J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots 5
Kevin King, Green Bay Packers 5
Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts 5
Kevin Byard, Tennessee Titans 5
• Fitzpatrick, Marcus Peters (Baltimore), Marlon Humphrey (Baltimore), Jamal Adams (New York Jets), Jadeveon Clowney (Seattle Seahawks) and Erik Harris (Oakland) are the only players in the NFL with multiple defensive TDs in 2019.
• Fitzpatrick recorded 5 interceptions (all with the Steelers) in 2019, which gives him 7 over his 2-year career.
• Fitzpatrick recorded 5 interceptions, 9 passes defended, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble and 2 defensive TDs over his 14 games with the Steelers.
• Fitzpatrick was involved in 8 of the Steelers’ 38 takeaways in 2019 (5 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries).
• Fitzpatrick’s 8 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) led the NFL.
2019 NFL TAKEAWAY (INT AND FR) LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Int. FR Tot.1. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers 5 3 82. Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings 6 1 7
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with 5 interceptions in the first 9 weeks of the season since S Darren Perry in 1994, and Fitzpatrick did it in just 7 games.
• Fitzpatrick was the first player in franchise history to have 5 or more interceptions and 2 or more fumble recoveries in his first or second NFL season.
• Fitzpatrick registered an interception in 3 consecutive games for the first time in his career (Weeks 9-11).
• Fitzpatrick’s streak of 3 straight games with an interception was tied for the fourth-longest streak in franchise history.
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with an interception in 3 consecutive games since Troy Polamalu accomplished the feat in Weeks 11-14 of 2008.
GAME NOTES
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with defensive TDs in back-to-back weeks since Sam Washington in Week 3 and 4 of the 1984 season.
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player to have a fumble return TD and a pick-6 in the same season since 1996 (both Carnell Lake and Ron Woodson).
• Fitzpatrick registered 7 tackles and a 96-yard interception return for TD in the 26-24 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3.
• The 96-yard interception return for TD was the second-longest in regular-season franchise history.
• The longest interception return for TD in regular-season franchise history is a 99-yard interception return for TD by Martin Kottler on Sept. 27, 1933 (the first year of the Steelers existence).
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with 4 interceptions in the first 9 weeks of the season since LB Joey Porter in 2002.
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with an interception return for TD since LB Vince Williams vs. Carolina on Nov. 8, 2018.
• Fitzpatrick was the first Steelers player with an interception in the game following a 2-interception game since Deshea Townsend accomplished the feat in Week 16 (vs. San Diego Chargers) and 17 (at Baltimore Ravens) of 2003.
LONGEST INTERCEPTION TD RETURN IN STEELERS REGULAR-SEASON HISTORY
Rank Player, Date Opponent Yards1. Martin Kottler, Sept. 27, 1933 vs. Chicago Cardinals 99*
2. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Nov. 3, 2019 vs. Indianapolis Colts 96*3. Jack Hinkle, Oct. 9, 1943 vs. New York Giants 91
4. Lawrence Timmons, Nov. 30, 2008 at New England Patriots 89
5. Glen Edwards, Sept. 30, 1973 at Houston Oilers 86*
* returned for touchdown
BUD(DING) SUPERSTAR• LB Bud Dupree ranked either first or second in the Steelers in tackles for loss (16, 1st),
sacks (11.5, 2nd) and forced fumbles (4, 2nd).• Dupree surpassed his previous single-season high for sacks with 11.5 (6.0 in 2017).• Dupree surpassed his previous single-season high for tackles for loss with 16 (12 in
Terrell Suggs, Arizona Cardinals/Kansas City Chiefs 4
Jadeveon Clowney, Seattle Seahawks 4
Logan Ryan, Tennessee Titans 4
Ryan Anderson, Washington Redskins 4
Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles 4
Matt Judon, Baltimore Ravens 4
K’Waun Williams, San Francisco 49ers 4
Maxx Crosby, Oakland Raiders 4
Yannick Ngakoue, Jacksonville Jaguars 4
• Dupree’s 16 tackles for loss ranked tied for fifth in the NFL.
2019 NFL TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS
Rank Player, Team TFL1. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 20
2. Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19
3. Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers 18
4. Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Packers 17
5. Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh Steelers 16Dante Fowler, Los Angeles Rams 16
Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers 16
Maxx Crosby, Oakland Raiders 16
9. Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings 15
Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles 15
Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints 15
GAME NOTES
• Dupree’s 11.5 sacks ranked tied for ninth in the NFL.
2019 NFL SACK LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Shaquill Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19.5
2. Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 19.0
3. Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Saints 15.5
4. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 14.5Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings 14.5
6. Za’Darius Smith, Green Bay Packers 13.5
7. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 12.5
8. Preston Smith, Green Bay Packers 12.0
9. Bud Dupree, Pittsburgh Steelers 11.5Joey Bosa, San Francisco 49ers 11.5
Dante Fowler, Los Angeles Rams 11.5
Robert Quinn, Dallas Cowboys 11.5
• Dupree has posted at least 2 tackles for loss in 10 career games.• Dupree became the fourth player in the NFL in 2019 to have at least 2 sacks, 1 forced
fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 3 quarterback hits in the same game (joining Chandler Jones, Arizona; Nick Bosa, San Francisco; and teammate T.J. Watt).
DYNAMIC DUO• LB T.J. Watt and LB Bud Dupree formed one of the most lethal pass rush tandems
in the NFL. • Watt (14.5) and Dupree (11.5) were 1 of 3 duos in the League (Za’Darius Smith, 13.5,
and Preston Smith, 12.0, of Green Bay; Aaron Donald, 12.5, and Dante Fowler, 11.5, of Los Angeles Rams) with at least 11.5 sacks apiece.
• Watt and Dupree were 1 of 2 duos in the League (Aaron Donald and Dante Fowler, Los Angeles Rams) with at least 11.5 sacks, 16 quarterback hits and 14 tackles for loss.
• Watt and Dupree combined for 26.0 sacks this season, which was the second-most of any tandem in the NFL. Shaquil Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul of Tampa Bay combined for 28.0.
• Watt and Dupree were the first Steelers tandem to combine for at least 26.0 sacks in a season since James Harrison (16.0) and LaMarr Woodley (11.5) combined for 27.5 in 2008.
• Watt (14.5) and Dupree (11.5) were the first Steelers tandem with at least 11.5 sacks apiece in a season since James Harrison (16.0) and LaMarr Woodley (11.5) in 2008.
SACK NOTES• DT Cameron Heyward, who was named All-Pro in 2019 for the second time in his
career (2017), finished the year with 9.0 sacks, 22 quarterback hits, 11 tackles for a loss and six passes defended.
• Heyward ranked second on the team in quarterback hits (22), third in sacks (9.0) and third in tackles for loss (11).
• Heyward not only led all NFL defensive tackles in stops with 83, but he also led the League in tackles by a defensive lineman. In fact, his 83 tackles were the most by a Steelers defensive lineman since Donald Evans had 84 in 1993.
• Heyward registered 7 or more tackles in 3 different games in 2019.
2019 NFL TACKLE LEADERS BY DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank Player, Team Tackles1. Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers 832. Davon Godchaux, Miami Dolphins 75
3. Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons 69
4. Michael Brockers, Los Angeles Rams 63
5. Sheldon Richardson, Cleveland Browns 62
Kenny Clark, Green Bay Packers 62
7. Lawrence Guy, New England Patriots 61
Danny Shelton, New England Patriots 61
9. Javon Hargrave, Pittsburgh Steelers 60
10. Christian Wilkins, Miami Dolphins 56
• Heyward’s 22 quarterback hits were the second-most among all defensive tackles in the NFL.
• Heyward recorded 3 or more quarterback hits in 3 separate games this season. • Heyward and Los Angeles Rams’ Aaron Donald are the only defensive tackles in the
League with at least 3 quarterback hits in 3 or more games.
2019 NFL QB HITS LEADERS BY DEFENSIVE TACKLE
Rank Player, Team QB Hits1. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 24
2. Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh 223. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs 20
4. Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons 16
Jordan Phillips, Buffalo Bills 16
6. Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
7. D.J. Reader, Houston Texans 13
Larry Ogunjobi, Cleveland Browns 13
Gerald McCoy, Carolina Panthers 13
10. Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12
Derek Wolfe, Denver Broncos 12
• Heyward’s 9.0 sacks were the second-most among all defensive tackles in the NFL.
2019 NFL SACK LEADERS BY DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 12.5
2. Jordan Phillips, Buffalo Bills 9.5
3. Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh 9.0Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs 9.0
5. Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons 7.5
6. Derek Wolfe, Denver Broncos 7.0
7. Kenny Clark, Green Bay Packers 6.0
Vernon Butler, Carolina Panthers 6.0
Adam Butler, New England Patriots 6.0
10.0 Larry Ogunjobi, Cleveland Browns 5.5
• Heyward’s 11 tackles for loss were the fourth-most among all defensive tackles in the NFL.
2019 NFL TACKLES FOR LOSS LEADERS BY DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank Player, Team TFL1. Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams 20
• Heyward recorded his eighth career game with at least 2.0 sacks against Cincinnati on Sept. 30.
• The Steelers are now 8-0 when Heyward collects at least 2.0 sacks in a game.• Heyward (2017, ‘18 and ‘19) is the only defensive linemen in franchise history with
9. Akiem Hicks, New Orleans Saints/New England Patriots/Chicago Bears 33.5
10. Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs 33.0
• Heyward’s 54.0 career quarterback takedowns are the second-most by a Steelers’ defensive lineman since 1982, and are the ninth-most by any Steelers defender.
STEELERS DEFENSIVE LINEMAN CAREER SACK LEADERS
Rank Player, Years Sacks1. Keith Willis, 1982-91 59.0
BUSHWHACKING THROUGH THE NFL • LB Devin Bush made quite an impact in his rookie season in the NFL.• Bush set a franchise rookie record with 109 tackles, which is the most by a Steeler in a
season since Lawrence Timmons had 114 in 2016. • Bush was the only NFL rookie with a fumble recovery (4), interception (2), forced fumble
(1) and 100 or more tackles (109).• Bush was the first NFL rookie with at least 100 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2
interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 sack in the same season since Bennie Blades of the Detroit Lions in 1988.
• Bush was the first NFL rookie since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger with at least 85 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 1 TD fumble return in a season.
• Bush was tied with five other players, including teammate LB T.J. Watt, for the second-most fumble recoveries in the NFL (4).
• In Week 6 at Los Angeles Chargers, Bush became the first NFL rookie with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game since S Eddie Jackson of the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina on Oct. 22, 2017.
• Bush was the 11th NFL rookie with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
• Bush was the first Steelers rookie, and just the second since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game (Delton Hall accomplished the feat vs. San Francisco on Sept. 13, 1987).
• Bush was the fifth overall Steelers player to accomplish the feat since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger.
• In Week 3 at San Francisco, Bush became the first Steelers rookie with 2 fumble recoveries in the same game since at least 1950.
• Bush led the Steelers in solo tackles (72), assisted tackles (37), total tackles (109) and fumble recoveries (tied, 4). He also ranked tied for third on the team in interceptions (2) and fourth in tackles for loss (9).
• Bush led NFL rookies in solo tackles, total tackles and fumble recoveries, and also ranked second in assisted tackles, tied for third in interceptions and fourth in tackles for loss.
• Bush registered 7 or more tackles in 10 games in 2019.
2019 NFL ROOKIE TACKLES LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Tackles1. Devin Bush, Pittsburgh Steelers 1092. Cole Holcomb, Washington Redskins 101
3. Taylor Rapp, Los Angeles Rams 99
4. Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 91
5. Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers 87
6. Mack Wilson, Cleveland Browns 81
7. Byron Murphy, Arizona Cardinals 78
8. Germaine Pratt, Cincinnati Bengals 72
9. Khari Willis, Indianapolis Colts 71
10. Drue Tranquill, Los Angeles Chargers 64
• Bush was involved in 7 of the Steelers’ 38 forced turnovers in 2019 (4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble).
Rank Player, Team FR1. Von Bell, New Orleans Saints 5
2. T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers 4Devin Bush, Pittsburgh Steelers 4DeForest Buckner, San Francisco 49ers 4
Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4
Cory Littleton, Los Angeles Rams 4
Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4
8. Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills 3
Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens 3
Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals 3
Justin Houston, Indianapolis Colts 3
• Bush recorded single-game career-highs in both solo tackles (11) and total tackles (12) in Week 17 at Baltimore.
• Bush was the first Steelers rookie with a fumble return for TD since Javon Hargrave at Cleveland on Nov. 20, 2016.
HILTON MAGIC
• CB Mike Hilton and New Orleans LB Demario Davis were the only two NFL players in the NFL in 2019 with 6 or more tackles for loss and 11 or more passes defended.
• Hilton recorded 63 tackles, 11 passes defended, 6 tackles for loss, 5 quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 2019.
• Hilton registered a forced fumble, which was his first of the season and the second of his career, in the 27-14 victory over Miami on Monday Night Football (Oct. 28).
• Hilton ranked second on the Steelers with 11 passes defended in 2019.• Hilton has recorded 6.5 sacks over his 3-year NFL career. The 6.5 sacks are the fourth-
most of any defensive back since Hilton entered the League in 2017.
MOST SACKS BY DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2017
Rank Player, Team Sacks1. Jamal Adams, New York Jets 12.0
2. Logan Ryan, Tennessee Titans 8.5
3. Vonn Bell, New Orleans Saints 7.0
4. Mike Hilton, Pittsburgh Steelers 6.5Desmond King, San Diego/Los Angels Chargers 6.5
6. Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City Chiefs 6.0
7. Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings 5.5
8. Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills 5.0
Eric Reid, San Francisco 49ers/Carolina Panthers 5.0
• Hilton’s 22 TFLs are the second-most in the NFL among DBs since 2017 (when he entered the League).
MOST TACKLES FOR LOSS BY DEFENSIVE BACKS SINCE 2017
Rank Player, Team TFL1. Jamal Adams, Seattle Seahawks 28
2. Mike Hilton, Pittsburgh Steelers 223. Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings 20
4. Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals 18
5. Landon Collins, New York Giants/Washington Redskins 17
Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills 17
Malcolm Jenkins, Philadelphia Eagles 17
8. Desmond King, San Diego/Los Angels Chargers 14
Tyrann Mathieu, Kansas City Chiefs 14
10. Four players tied with 13
• Hilton joined the Steelers’ practice squad in December of 2016, and started 4-of-16 games played with Pittsburgh in 2017, recording 54 tackles (42 solo), 4.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 8 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for losses and 6 passes defensed.
HADEN BREAKING IT UP• CB Joe Haden recorded 65 tackles, 17 passes defended, 5 interceptions, 3 tackles for
loss, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery in 2019.• Haden either led the Steelers or tied for the team lead in passes defended (17) and
interceptions (5, tied) in 2019.• Haden’s 17 passes defended ranked tied for fourth in the NFL.
2019 PASSES DEFENDED LEADERS
Rank Player, Team PDs1. Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots 20
2. Carlton Davis, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19
3. Logan Ryan, Tennessee Titans 18
4. Joe Haden, Pittsburgh Steelers 17Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers 17
Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills 17
Jamel Dean, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17
8. Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos 15
Kevin King, Green Bay Packers 15
10. Four players tied with 14
• Since entering the NFL in 2010, Haden has recorded 137 career passes defended, which is the most of any NFL player since 2010 and ranks fifth overall among active NFL players.
NFL PASSES DEFENSED LEADERS SINCE 2010
Rank Player, Team(s) PDs1. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns-Pittsburgh Steelers 1372. Jonathan Joseph, Cincinnati Bengals-Houston Texans 126
3. Tramon Williams, Green Bay Packers-Cleveland Browns-Arizona Cardinals 119
4. Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers 114
5. Brandon Carr, Kansas City Chiefs-Dallas Cowboys-Baltimore Ravens 113
ACTIVE NFL PASSES DEFENSED CAREER LEADERS
Rank Player, Team(s) PDs1. Jonathan Joseph, Cincinnati Bengals-Houston Texans 194
2. Tramon Williams, Green Bay Packers-Cleveland Browns-Arizona Cardinals 152
3.Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Arizona Cardinals-Philadelphia Eagles-Denver Broncos-New York Giants-Oakland Raiders-Washington Redskins
146
4. Brandon Carr, Kansas City Chiefs-Dallas Cowboys-Baltimore Ravens 138
5. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns-Pittsburgh Steelers 137
• His 5 interceptions in 2019 ranked tied for fourth in the NFL
2019 NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS
Rank Player, Team Interceptions1. Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills 6
Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots 6
Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings 6
4. Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers 5Joe Haden, Pittsburgh Steelers 5Devin McCourty, New England Patriots 5
J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots 5
Kevin King, Green Bay Packers 5
Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Colts 5
Kevin Byard, Tennessee Titans 5
• Since entering the NFL in 2010, Haden has recorded 27 career interceptions, which is tied for the third-most of any NFL player.
ACTIVE NFL INTERCEPTION LEADERS SINCE 2010
Rank Player, Team(s) INT1. Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks-San Francisco 49ers 35
• Haden has registered at least 3 passes defended in a single game 13 times in his career.• Haden has twice recorded at least 5 passes defended in a single game in his career.• Haden has recorded at least 4 passes defended in a single game 4 times in his career.• The University of Florida product was a first-round (seventh overall) draft selection of
the Browns in 2010. • Haden has started 123-of-132 games played in the NFL and his career numbers include
• Pittsburgh limited opponents to 24 sacks in 2018 – the fourth-fewest allowed by any team on the season. They held opponents to 1 or zero sacks in 10 of 16 games in 2018.
NFL FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED IN 2018
Rank Team Sacks Allowed1. Indianapolis Colts 18
2. New Orleans Saints 20
3. New England Patriots 21
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 245. Kansas City Chiefs 26
• Since 2018, the Steelers have yielded 56 sacks, which is the sixth-fewest sacks allowed among all NFL teams.
NFL FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED SINCE 2018
Rank Team Sacks Allowed1. New Orleans Saints 45
2. New England Patriots 49
3. Indianapolis Colts 50
4. Kansas City Chiefs 51
5. Los Angeles Rams 55
6. Pittsburgh Steelers 567. Baltimore Ravens 60
8. Los Angels Chargers 68
Minnesota Vikings 68
10. Denver Broncos 75
• Since 2014, the Steelers have yielded 167 sacks, which is the third-fewest sacks allowed among all NFL teams.
NFL FEWEST SACKS ALLOWED SINCE 2014
Rank Team Sacks Allowed1. New Orleans Saints 154
2. Baltimore Ravens 163
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 1674. New England Patriots 172
5. Oakland Raiders 184
6. St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams 197
7. San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers 199
8. Dallas Cowboys 202
9. New York Giants 203
10. Philadelphia Eagles 215
Kansas City Chiefs 215
JUJU JUST 23• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster turned 23 on Nov. 22, 2019. With his 5 catch, 103-yard
effort against Miami Dolphins on Oct. 28, Smith-Schuster became the first wide receiver in NFL history to post 12 100-yard receiving games prior to their 23rd birthday.
• Smith Schuster bested the previous NFL record of 11 held by Hall of Fame wide out Randy Moss.
MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES IN NFL HISTORY BEFORE 23RD BIRTHDAY
Rank Player, Team 100-Yd Receiving Gms1. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers 122. Randy Moss, Minnesota Vikings 11
3. Odell Beckham, New York Giants 10
4. Amari Cooper, Oakland Raiders 9
Sammy Watkins, Buffalo Bills 9
JUJU ECLIPSES 200• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster had 3 receptions, including his 200th career catch, in the
Steelers’ 26-24 win over the Colts on Nov. 3.• At 22 years and 346 days old, Smith-Schuster was the first player to record 200 career
receptions before his 23rd birthday in NFL history.• The previous youngest player to reach 200 career receptions was Brandin Cooks (23 years
and 77 days old).
YOUNGEST PLAYERS TO REACH 200 CAREER RECEPTIONS
Rank Player, Team Age1. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers 22 years, 346 days2. Brandin Cooks, New Orleans Saints 23 years, 77 days
3. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 years, 84 days
4. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals 23 years, 87 days
5. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers 23 years, 107 days
• Smith-Schuster accomplished the feat in his 38th career regular-season game.• Smith-Schuster became the 11th player since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to record at
least 200 catches over their first 38 regular-season games.• Smith-Schuster has 211 career receptions over his first 42 career games.
MOST RECEPTIONS IN FIRST 42 GAMES SINCE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER
Rank Player, Team (Years) Receptions1. Odell Beckham, New York Giants (2014-16) 283
2. Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints (2016-18) 282
3. Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals (2003-05) 269
4. Jarvis Landry, Miami Dolphins (2014-16) 254
5. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers (2017-19) 246
6. Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers (2013-16) 245
JUJU ON THAT BEAT• WR JuJu Smith-Schuster had 84 receiving yards vs. Seattle (Sept. 15). At 22 years
and 297 days old (at the time of the game), Smith-Schuster, who now has 2,895 career receiving yards, surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (22 years, 310 days) as the youngest player to reach 2,500 career receiving yards in NFL history.
• Smith-Schuster’s 11 100-yard receiving games combined in 2017 and 2018 were tied for the fourth-most in League history over a player’s first 2 seasons, while his 169 catches were fifth and his 2,343 receiving yards were 10th.
MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES IN FIRST TWO SEASONS IN NFL HISTORY
Rank Player, Team (Year) Games1. Bill Groman, Houston Oilers (1960-61) 16
2. Odell Beckham, Jr., New York Giants (2014-15) 15
• Smith-Schuster established single-season career highs for receptions (111) and receiving yards (1,426) in 2018, leading the Steelers’ offense in both categories.
• Smith-Schuster opened the 2018 campaign with 3 consecutive 100-yard receiving games, and added a sixth of the year with a 189-yard performance in Week 12 at Denver.
• In Week 1, Smith-Schuster finished with a game-high 119 yards on 5 catches, and hauled in a single-game career-best 13 grabs for 121 yards and a TD in Week 2 vs. Kansas City.
• In Week 3 on Monday Night Football at Tampa Bay, Smith-Schuster led all receivers with 9 receptions for 116 receiving yards.
MOUNT WASHINGTON COMING INTO SIGHT• WR James Washington caught 16 passes for 217 yards and 1 TD as a rookie in 2018.• Washington caught 44 passes for 735 yards and 3 TDs in 2019. He led the Steelers in
receiving yards and yards/catch (16.7). • Washington’s 9 receptions of at least 30 yards in 2019 ranked tied for seventh in the NFL.• Washington registered 2 TD reception of at least 30 yards in 2019.• Washington came to life over the Steelers last 9 games in 2019 with 34 receptions for
574 yards and 3 TDs (16.9 yards/catch and 63.8 yards/game).
First 20 Career Games Statistic Last 9 Career Games23 Receptions 34
1.2 Receptions/Game 3.8
378 Receiving Yards 574
18.9 Receiving Yards/Game 63.8
16.4 Receiving Yards/Catch 16.9
1 Receiving TDs 3
3 30+ Yard Receptions 8
CONNER STRONG• RB James Conner has recorded 20 career TDs, which ranks tied for the ninth-most
since 2018. Each of the 8 players with more TDs than Conner have played in more games than the Steelers running back and 7 of the 8 have played in at least 5 more games.
TOUCHDOWN LEADERS SINCE 2018
Rank Player, Team TDs1. Todd Gurley, Atlanta Falcons 35
2. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers 32
3. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans 30
4. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers 28
5. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints 24
6. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants 23
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys 23
Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos 23
9. James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers 20Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs 20
• Conner has 16 rushing touchdowns since the start of the 2018 season, which ranks tied for 11th in the NFL. Each of the 10 players with more TD runs than Conner have played in more games than the Steelers running back and 10 of the 11 have played in at least 5 more games.
RUSHING TOUCHDOWN LEADERS SINCE 2018
Rank Player, Team Rush TDs1. Todd Gurley, Atlanta Falcons 29
2. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans 28
3. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers 24
4. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers 22
5. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints 19
6. Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys 18
Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos 18
8. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills 17
Saquon Barkley, New York Giants 17
Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts 17
t-11. James Conner, Pittsburgh Steelers 16
• Conner rushed for a 2019 season-high 145 yards on 23 carries, including a 9-yard TD run in the 27-14 victory over Miami Dolphins (Oct. 28).
• Conner’s 145 yards rushing was the second-highest single-game total of his career (he had 146 yards rushing exactly 1 year earlier -- Oct. 28, 2018 vs. Cleveland.
• Against Miami, Conner registered his first 100-yard rushing game of the season and sixth of his career.
• Conner registered his fifth career game with at least 100 yards rushing and 1 touchdown.• Conner set career-highs in both receptions (8) and receiving yards (83) in the rout of
Cincinnati on Sept. 30. His previous career-highs in receptions (7 at Baltimore on Nov. 4, 2018) and receiving yards (75 vs. Atlanta on Oct. 7, 2018) both came last season.
• Conner became the first player in team history with at least 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 TDs in the team’s first 8 games of a season (2018), and scored at least 1 TD in 5 straight games (Games 5-9).
• Conner recorded 3 straight games with at least 100 rushing yards and 2 TDs in 3 consecutive games in 2018 (Games 5-7), becoming the first player in Steelers history - and the first NFL player since 2009 (Chris Johnson) - to tally 3 straight games with at least 100 rushing yards and 2 TDs.
• Conner rushed for 9 TDs in the first 8 games of 2018, tied for the most by a Steeler through the first 8 games of a season (Franco Harris, 1976) and his 1,085 yards from scrimmage were the second-most through 8 games of a season in team history (Le’Veon Bell, 1,086; 2014).
• Below is a look at where Conner ranked among all NFL players in 2018.
Statistic Total RankMultiple Rushing TD Games 5 t-2nd
Rushing TDs 12 t-3rd
100-Yard Rushing Games 5 5th
Rushes for First Downs 56 6th
Rushes of 20-Plus Yards 9 t-7th
Receiving Yards by a Running Back 497 9th
Total TDs 13 t-9th
Yards from Scrimmage 1,470 10th
Rushes of 10-Plus Yards 27 t-10th
Rushing Yards 973 t-11th
Receptions by a Running Back 55 t-12th
• Conner made the first start of his NFL career and set single-game career-highs for rushing yards (135), TDs (2 rushing) and scrimmage yards (192) on Kickoff Weekend of 2018 at Cleveland. He added 5 receptions for 57 yards.
• Conner’s 135 rushing yards marked the first 100-yard rushing game of his NFL career and the fourth-most by a Steeler on Kickoff Weekend, while his 192 scrimmage yards were the third-most by a Steeler on Kickoff Weekend in team history.
• Conner totaled 65 yards from scrimmage (17 rushing / 48 receiving) and scored his third career rushing TD and of 2018, and his first as a Steeler at Heinz Field, on a 1-yard run, in Week 2 against Kansas City.
• In Week 5 vs. Atlanta at Heinz Field, Conner tallied 185 yards from scrimmage (110 rushing / 75 receiving), to go along with 2 rushing TDs. He became the second Steeler to record at least 100 rushing yards, 75 receiving yards and 2 rushing TDs in a game since 1950, joining Franco Harris (Nov. 25, 1979 vs. Cleveland).
CONNER’S HONORS• RB James Conner earned 2018 AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 8) and 2018
AFC Offensive Player of the Month (October) honors.• In Week 8 of 2018, Conner led all players in multiple categories, including yards from
scrimmage (212), rushing yards (146) and rushing TDs (2), adding 5 catches for 66 yards in Week 8’s win vs. Cleveland at Heinz Field.
• Conner led the AFC in rushing TDs (6), yards from scrimmage per game (175.3), rushing yards per game (122.3) and rushes of 10+ yards (13) in the month of October, while rushing for at least 100 yards and 2 TDs in each of his 3 October games – becoming the first player in Steelers history with a 3-game streak of at least 100-rushing yards and 2 rushing TDs and the first NFL player to do so since 2009.
• This marked the second time that Conner has taken home AFC honors in 2018 (Offensive Player of the Week: Week 8).
HOLY TOLEDO, WR DIONTAE JOHNSON• Rookie WR Diontae Johnson was named second-team All-Pro as a punt returner
in 2019. • Johnson returned 22 punts for 272 yards, good for 12.4 yards/return. He also had an
85-yard punt return for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.• Johnson was the first Steelers’ rookie with a punt return for a TD since Santonio Holmes
had a 65-yard punt return TD vs. Carolina on Dec. 17, 2006.• Johnson was the first Steelers player with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the
same game since Antonio Brown vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2015.
• Johnson was the fourth player in franchise history with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the same game (Antonio Brown-3; Louis Lipps-2; Roy Jefferson).
• Johnson was the first Steelers’ rookie with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the same game since Louis Lipps at New Orleans on Nov. 19, 1984.
• Johnson was the second rookie in franchise history with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the same game.
• Johnson, who led the NFL in punt-return average (12.4), is the first Steelers player to lead the League since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
2019 NFL PUNT RETURN LEADERS
Rank Player, Team No. Yds. Avg.1. Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 248 12.42. Braxton Berrios, New York Jets 21 240 11.4
3. DeAndre Carter, Houston Texans 22 214 9.7
4. Deonte Harris, New Orleans Saints 36 338 9.4
5. Tarik Cohen, Chicago Bears 33 302 9.2
6. Gunner Olszewski, New England Patriots 20 179 9.0
7. Richie James, San Francisco 49ers 33 264 8.0
Andre Roberts, Buffalo Bills 28 223 8.0
Diontae Spencer, Denver Broncos 26 208 8.0
10. Kenjon Barner, Atlanta Falcons 35 267 7.6
• Johnson is the fifth player in franchise history to lead the NFL in punt-return average.
STEELERS TO LEAD THE NFL IN PUNT-RETURN AVERAGE
Year Player No. Yds. Avg.2019 Diontae Johnson 20 248 12.41961 Johnny Sample 26 283 10.9
1947 Walt Slater 28 435 15.5
1946 Bill Dudley 27 385 14.3
• The punt return for a TD was Pittsburgh’s first since Antonio Brown raced 71 yards for a TD vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2015.
• The 85-yard punt return for a TD was the longest punt return for a TD in franchise history and second-longest punt return in franchise history.
STEELERS LONGEST PUNT RETURNS
Rank Yards Name (Date, Opponent)1. 90 Brady Keys (9/20/64 vs. N.Y. Giants)
2. 85t Diontae Johnson (12/8/19 at Arizona Cardinals)3. 84t Antwaan Randle El (10/26/03 vs. St. Louis)
4. 82 Brady Keys (9/22/63 vs. N.Y. Giants)
5. 81t Antwaan Randle El (1/1/06 vs. Detroit)
6. 80t Rod Woodson (10/25/92 at Kansas City)
80t Roy Jefferson (11/10/68 at St. Louis)
8. 76t Louis Lipps (11/19/84 at New Orleans)
9. 72 Antwaan Randle El (12/18/05 at Minnesota)
72t Antwaan Randle El (10/16/05 vs. Jacksonville)
72t Andre Hastings (9/10/95 at Houston)
• Johnson recorded 59 catches for 680 yards and 5 TDs in 2019. He led the Steelers in receptions and TD catches, and ranked second in receiving yards.
SAMUELS’ SWISS ARMY KNIFE• RB Jaylen Samuels recorded a career-high 13 receptions in the 26-24 victory over
the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3.• The 13 receptions were the most by a Steelers running back in franchise history (previous
record was 12 by Le’Veon Bell vs. Green Bay on Nov. 26, 2017).• The 13 receptions were the most by a Steelers player at any position since Antonio Brown
had 14 at New Orleans on Dec. 23, 2018.• The 13 receptions were the second-most by an NFL running back in 2019. Austin Ekeler
of the Los Angeles Chargers had 15 vs. Denver on Oct. 6.• The 13 receptions were tied for the 12th most by a running back since the 1970 NFL-AFL
merger. • Samuels registered the fifth 10 or more reception game by a running back in franchise
history.• Samuels registered 8 receptions, on 8 targets, in the first half alone against the Colts.
SINGLE-GAME STEELERS RUNNING BACK RECEPTIONS LEADERS
Rank Player, Date Opponent Receptions1. Jaylen Samuels, Nov. 3, 2019 vs. Indianapolis Colts 132. Le’Veon Bell, Nov. 26, 2017 vs. Green Bay Packers 12
3. Franco Harris, Sept. 19, 1982 vs. Cincinnati Bengals 11
4. Le’Veon Bell, Oct. 8, 2017 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 10
Le’Veon Bell, Oct. 23, 2016 vs. New England Patriots 10
2019 SINGLE-GAME NFL RUNNING BACK RECEPTIONS LEADERS
Rank Player, Date Opponent Receptions1. Austin Ekeler, Oct. 6, 2019 vs. Denver Broncos 15
2. Jaylen Samuels, Nov. 3, 2019 vs. Indianapolis Colts 133. Le’Veon Bell, Sept. 16, 2019 vs. Cleveland Browns 10
Christian McCaffrey, Sept. 29, 2019 at Houston Texans 10
Christian McCaffrey, Sept. 8, 2019 vs. Los Angeles Rams 10
• Samuels completed 3 passes, all out of the wildcat formation to RB James Conner, for 31 yards in the 27-3 rout of Cincinnati on Sept. 30.
• Samuels was the second player with 3 completions, 3 rushes and 3 catches in a game since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, joining Terrelle Pryor in 2016.
• Samuels was the first Pittsburgh running back with a completion, rush attempt and reception in the same game since Mewelde Moore in Week 4 of 2009 against the San Diego Chargers (Oct. 4).
• Samuels was the first Steelers non-QB with multiple completions in a game since Antwaan Randle El in 2005.
• Samuels registered his first career pass attempt and pass completion on the Steelers’ second drive of the game. The direct snap and ensuing pass play to Conner went for 7 yards and a first down.
NO DAYS OFF• OL Alejandro Villanueva extended his consecutive regular-season games played
streak to 80, which is tied for the third-longest active streak among active NFL offensive tackles.
MOST CONSECUTIVE REGULAR-SEASON GAMES PLAYED AMONG ACTIVE OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank Player, Team GP1. Mitchell Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs 128
2. Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons 94
3. Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers 80Morgan Moses, Chicago Bears 80
5. Joe Thuney, New England Patriots 64
• Villanueva also extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 74, which is the fourth-longest active streak among active NFL offensive tackles.
MOST CONSECUTIVE REGULAR-SEASON GAMES STARTED AMONG ACTIVE OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Rank Player, Team GP1. Mitchell Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs 128
2. Jake Matthews, Atlanta Falcons 94
3. Morgan Moses, Chicago Bears 80
4. Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers 745. Joe Thuney, New England Patriots 64
BOZ TIES TEAM MARK• K Chris Boswell was successful on each of his 6 field goal attempts (45, 49, 49, 40, 49,
30) in Week 15’s 24-20 win at Cincinnati in 2016.• Boswell tied a franchise single-game record with 6 field goals made (Jeff Reed: Dec. 1,
2002 and Gary Anderson: Oct. 23, 1988).
STEELERS SINGLE-GAME FIELD GOALS MADE LEADERS
Rank Kicker, Date (Opponent) FGM1. Chris Boswell, Dec. 18, 2016 (at Cincinnati) 62. Jeff Reed, Dec. 1, 2002 (at Jacksonville) 6
3. Gary Anderson, Oct. 23, 1988 (Denver) 6
BOZ FROM 50-PLUS• K Chris Boswell converted 4 field goals from 50 yards or further in 2017 – the most by
a Steelers kicker in a single-season. • Boswell has made 8-of-11 field goal attempts in his NFL career from 50 yards or further,
including a 51-yard try in Week 9 of 2019 at Heinz Field against Indianapolis.• His 8 field goals made from 50-plus yards are tied for the most in Steelers history (Gary
WIZARD OF BOZ• K Chris Boswell made 29 of his 31 field goal attempts in 2019, including 29 of 30 from
inside 54 yards and 10 of 12 from 40+ yards.• Boswell ranked tied for third in the NFL in field goals made, tied for fourth in field goals
attempted and fourth in points (115). • Among NFL kickers with at least 30 field goal attempts in 2019, Boswell ranked second
in field goal percentage (93.5%).• Boswell was the only kicker in 2019 that did not miss an extra-point attempt (28 of 28)
and connect on at least 90% of his field goal attempts.• Boswell was the first kicker to accomplish the feat since 2017 and fifth to do so since
2015, when the extra-point attempt was moved to the 15-yard line. • The other kickers who also reached this milestones were Harrison Butker (2017), Justin
Tucker (2016 and 2017), Dan Bailey (2015), and Stephen Gostkowski (2015).
NFL KICKERS TO GO 100% (XPA) AND 90% (FGA) SINCE 2015
Year Player XP FG2019 Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers 28-28 (1.000) 29-31 (.93.5)2017 Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs 28-28 (1.000) 38-42 (90.5)
• Boswell became the sixth player in team history with at least 100 field goals made in Week 2 of 2019.
STEELERS ALL-TIME FIELD GOALS MADE LEADERS
Rank Kicker, Years FGM1. Gary Anderson, 1982-94 309
2. Jeff Reed, 2002-10 204
3. Roy Gerela, 1971-78 146
4. Chris Boswell, 2015-current 1275. Shaun Suisham, 2010-14 124
• Boswell has registered 22 career games with 3 or more field goals made.• Boswell has made all 29 of his field-goal attempts in his regular-season career against
the Bengals.• Boswell has now made at least 20 field goals in 4 of his first 5 seasons in the NFL.• Boswell has connected on 4 or more field goals in a single game 10 times in his career.
ANOTHER PUNTING COLQUITT• P Dustin Colquitt enters his 16th season in the NFL and first with the Steelers in
2020.• Colquitt is the son of former Steelers punter Craig Colquitt (1978-81, 1983-84). • Colquitt ranks first in Chiefs annals with 1,124 career punts (regular season) for 50,393
yards. He ranks eighth in NFL history for most gross punting yards with 50,393. Colquitt is only one of nine players in NFL annals to record more than 50,000 gross punting yards.
• Colquitt was voted by teammates to be a captain for the Kansas City in 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 postseason games.
• Colquitt has played in 12 postseason contests, the most in Chiefs history, producing 43 punts for 1,938 yards (45.1 gross, 37.8 net) with 15 inside the 20-yard line and three touchbacks.
• Colquitt’s 238 games played with the Chiefs are the most regular season games played by a punter with one team in NFL history and the most games played by any player in franchise history.
• Colquitt owns 462 total punts inside the 20-yard line, ranking first in Chiefs history and third in NFL history.
• Colquitt owns the top spots in Chiefs history with a 39.7-yard career net average and a 44.8-yard gross average.
ASTRODOME KINGDOME SILVERDOME METRODOME SUPERDOME LUCAS OIL
STADIUM*
Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result
1970 W (7-3) 1981 L (24-21) 1983 L (45-3) 1986 L (31-7) 1981 W (20-6) 1984 L (17-16)1971 L (29-3) 1982 L (16-0) 1989 W (22-3) 1993 W (45-17) 1984 L (27-24) 1991 W (21-3)1972 W (9-3) 1983 W (27-21) 1998 L (19-16, OT) 2005 W (18-3) 1990 W (9-6) 2005 L (26-7)1973 W (36-7) 1986 L (30-0) Record: 1-2 Record: 2-1 2002 L (32-29) ^2005 W (21-18)1974 W (13-7) 1993 L (16-6) 2010 L (20-10) 2011 W (23-20)1975 W (32-9) Record: 1-4 2018 L (31-28) 2016 W (28-7)1976 W (21-0) Record: 2-4 2017 W (20-17)1977 L (27-10) Record: 5-21978 W (13-3)1979 L (20-17)1980 L (6-0)1981 L (21-20)1982 W (24-10)1983 W (40-28)1984 L (23-20, OT)1985 W (30-7)1986 W (22-16, OT)1987 L (24-16)1988 W (37-24)1989 L (27-0)^1989 W (26-23, OT)1990 L (34-14)1991 L (31-6)1992 W (29-24)1993 L (23-3)1994 W (12-9, OT)1995 W (34-17)1996 L (23-13)
Record: 16-12
GEORGIA DOME EDWARD JONES
DOME**
FORD FIELD NRG STADIUM*** UNIV. OF PHX.
STADIUM
AT&T STADIUM
Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result Year Result1996 W (20-17) 2007 W (41-24) +2005 W (21-10) 2005 W (27-7) 2007 L (21-14) #2010 L (31-25)2006 L (41-38, OT) 2015 W (12-6) 2009 W (28-20) 2011 L (17-10) 2011 W (32-20) 2012 L (27-24, OT)2014 W (27-20) Record: 2-0 2017 W (20-15) 2017 W (34-6) 2019 W (23-17) Record: 0-2
Record: 2-1 Record: 3-0 Record: 2-1 Record: 2-1
STEELERS IN DOMES SINCE 1970 (38-30)
*The Colts formerly played at the RCA Dome (1984-2008), which was originally named the Hoosier Dome (switched names in 1994).**The Edward Jones Dome was formerly the TWA Dome and the Dome at America’s Center (switched names in 2002).**NRG Stadium was formerly Reliant Stadium (switched names in 2014).^Playoff Game+Super Bowl XL# Super Bowl XLV
Rank Player Sacks1. James Harrison (2002, 2004-12, 2014-17) 80.52. Jason Gildon (1994-03) 77.03. Joey Porter (1999-06) 60.04. Keith Willis (1982-91) 59.05. LaMarr Woodley (2007-13) 57.06. Cameron Heyward (2011-19) 54.07. Greg Lloyd (1988-97) 53.58. Aaron Smith (1999-11) 44.09. Lawrence Timmons (2007-16) 35.5
Kevin Greene (1993-95) 35.511. T.J. Watt (2017-19) 34.512. Clark Haggans (2000-07) 32.513. Bud Dupree (2015-19) 31.514. Chad Brown (1993-96, 2006) 31.0
Mike Merriweather (1982-87) 31.016. Brett Keisel (2002-14) 30.0
James Farrior (2002-11) 30.018. Jason Worilds (2010-14) 25.519. Keith Gary (1983-88) 25.020. Gerald Williams (1986-94) 24.5
ACTIVE SACKS
Rank Player Sacks1. Cameron Heyward (2011-19) 54.02. T.J. Watt (2017-19) 34.53. Bud Dupree (2015-19) 31.54. Stephon Tuitt (2014-19) 23.55. Vince Williams (2013-19) 17.56. Javon Hargrave (2016-19) 14.57. Anthony Chickillo (2015-19) 7.58. Ryan Shazier (2014-17) 7.09. Mike Hilton (2017-19) 6.510. Tyson Alualu (2017-19) 5.011. Sean Davis (2016-19) 2.5
Daniel McCullers (2014-19) 2.513. Devin Bush (2019) 1.0
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. DOB Age Exp. College Birthplace How Acg6 Devlin Hodges QB 6-1 210 04/12/96 24 2 Samford Kimberly, AL UDFA '198 Corliss Waitman P 6-2 210 07/21/95 25 R South Alabama Milton, FL UDFA' 2017 Deon Cain WR 6-2 202 08/09/96 24 3 Clemson Tampa, FL FA '1925 Antoine Brooks Jr. S 5-11 210 10/28/97 22 R Maryland Lanham, MD D6 '2029 Wendell Smallwood RB 5-10 208 01/20/94 26 4 West Virginia Wilmington, DE FA '2033 Trey Edmunds RB 6-2 223 12/30/94 25 3 Maryland Danville, VA UDFA '1835 Curtis Riley S 6-0 190 07/18/92 28 5 Fresno State White Plains, NY FA' 2040 Trajan Bandy DB 5-9 186 06/09/97 23 R Miami (Fla.) Miami, FL UDFA' 2045 Jayrone Elliott LB 6-3 240 11/11/91 28 5 Toledo Cleveland, OH FA '2068 Anthony Coyle T 6-4 298 09/19/96 23 1 Fordham Staten Island, NY FA' 2074 Jarron Jones T 6-6 320 03/11/94 26 1 Notre Dame Rochester, NY FA' 2077 Derwin Gray OT 6-4 320 05/10/95 25 1 Maryland Washington, DC D7 '1982 Amara Darboh WR 6-2 215 02/01/94 26 3 Michigan Freetown, Sierra Leone FA '1987 Kevin Rader TE 6-4 250 04/26/95 25 1 Youngstown State Pittsburgh, PA FA '1993 Daniel McCullers DT 6-7 352 08/11/92 28 7 Tennessee Raleigh, NC D6b '1499 Henry Mondeaux DE 6-4 280 09/19/95 24 1 Oregon Portland, OR FA '18
9/7 Signed QB Delvin Hodges to the practice squad9/7 Signed P Dustin Colquitt; released P Jordan Berry9/7 Signed RB Wendell Smallwood to the practice squad9/6 Signed QB Josh Dobbs and S Sean Davis; released QB Devlin Hodges and S Curtis
Riley9/6 Signed CB Trajan Bandy, S Antoine Brooks Jr., WR Deon Cain, OT Anthony
Coyle, WR Amara Darboh, RB Trey Edmunds, LB Jayrone Elliott, OT Derwin Gray, OT Jarron Jones, DT Daniel McCullers, DE Henry Mondeaux, TE Kevin Rader, S Curtis Riley and P Corliss Waitman to the practice squad
9/6 Signed DT Cameron Heyward to a new five-year contract through the 2024 season9/5 Released QB Paxton Lynch, RB Kerrith Whyte Jr., RB Trey Edmunds, RB Wendell
Smallwood, WR Saeed Blacknall, WR DeAndre Thompkins, WR Deon Cain, WR Amara Darboh, WR Ryan Switzer, OL Christian DiLauro, OL John Keenoy, OL Derwin Gray, OL Anthony Coyle, OL Jarron Jones, TE Kyle Markway, TE Kevin Rader, DL Cavon Walker, DL Henry Mondeaux, DL Calvin Taylor, DL Daniel McCullers, LB Tuzar Skipper, LB Jayrone Elliott, DB Trajan Bandy, DB John Battle, DB Antoine Brooks Jr., P Corliss Waitman and LS Liam McCullough
8/28 Signed WR Saeed Blacknall; released LB James Lockhart8/28 Signed WR DeAndre Thompkins; released CB Alexander Myres8/27 Signed LB Jayrone Eliott and LS Liam McCullough; released LB Leo Lewis, waived/
injured WR Anthony Johnson8/22 Signed TE Kyle Markway; waived/injured TE Dax Raymond8/21 Signed WR Ray-Ray McCloud; released WR Saeed Blacknall8/13 Activate RB Jaylen Samuels from the reserve/COVID-19 List; released FB Spencer Nigh8/11 Activated CB Justin Layne from the reserve/COVID-19 List; released CB Breon Borders8/7 Activated WR James Washington from the reserve/COVID-19 List; released LB John
Houston8/3 Waived DB Arrion Springs after he was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 List8/3 Signed free agent S Curtis Riley8/2 Placed RB Jaylen Samuels and WR James Washington on the reserve/COVID-19 List8/2 Released QB J.T. Barrett, RB Ralph Webb, WR Quadree Henderson, OL Christian Montano,
LB Christian Kuntz, LB Dewayne Hendrix, S Tyree Kinnel and DE Josiah Coatney7/29 Placed CB Justin Layne on Reserve/COVID-19 List7/28 Signed RB Wendell Smallwood to a one-year contract7/27 Placed DB Arrion Springs on Reserve/COVID-19 List7/24 Signed 2020 NFL Draft picks, WR Chase Claypool, LB Alex Highsmith, RB Anthony
McFarland Jr., OL Kevin Dotson, S Antoine Brooks Jr. and DT Carlos Davis all to four-year deals
7/21 Signed TE Dax Raymond7/20 Waived TE Christian Scotland-Williamson5/1 Signed DT James Lockhart4/30 Signed C Christian Montano4/30 Signed DT Josiah Coatney4/30 Signed RB Spencer Nigh4/28 Signed DE Calvin Taylor and P Corliss Waitman4/28 Signed LB Leo Lewis and DB James Pierre4/28 Signed DB Trajan Bandy and LB John Houston4/28 Exercised the fifth-year option on LB T.J. Watt4/26 Released RB Darrin Hall, WR Jamal Custis and S Tray Matthews4/25 Agreed to terms with the following undrafted rookie free agents: FB Spencer Nigh
(Auburn), OG Christian Montano (Tulane), DB Trajan Bandy (Miami, Fla.), DB James Pierre (Florida Atlantic), LB James Lockhart (Baylor), LB Leo Lewis (Mississippi State), LB John Houston (Southern California), DE Josiah Coatney (Mississippi), DE Calvin Taylor (Kentucky) and P Corliss Waitman (Mississippi State)
4/25 Drafted RB Anthony McFarland Jr. (Maryland) in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft (124th overall); Drafted OL Kevin Dotson (Louisiana-Lafayette) in the 4th round of the 2020 NFL Draft (135th overall); Drafted S Antoine Brooks Jr. (Maryland) in the 6th round of the 2020 NFL Draft (198th overall); Drafted DT Carlos Davis (Nebraska) in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft (232nd overall)
4/24 Drafted WR Chase Claypool (Notre Dame) in the 2nd round of the 2020 NFL Draft (49th overall); Drafted LB Alex Highsmith (Charlotte) in the 3rd round of the 2020 NFL Draft (102nd overall)
4/23 LB Bud Dupree signed the franchise tag tender4/20 Signed free-agent T Jarron Jones4/16 Signed free-agent DB Breaon Borders, T Anthony Coyle, C John Keenoy and DB Arrion
Springs4/13 Signed free-agent WR Saeed Blacknall4/13 Signed free-agent DT Cavon Walker3/30 Signed free-agent TE Eric Ebron to a two-year contract3/30 Signed free-agent DE Dewayne Hendrix, S Tyree Kinnel and LB/LS Christian Kuntz all to a
one-year contract3/25 Signed free-agent FB Derek Watt to a three-year contract3/25 Signed free-agent OL Stefen Wisniewski to a two-year contract3/20 Signed S Jordan Dangerfield to a new one-year contract3/20 Agreed to acquire DL Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-round pick via trade from the
Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2021 fifth-round pick pending a physical3/18 Signed OT Zach Banner to a new one-year contract3/18 Tendered offers to restricted free agents OT Matt Feiler, CB Mike Hilton3/18 Signed LS Kameron Canaday to a two-year contract; terminated the contract of FB
Roosevelt Nix3/17 Placed LB Ryan Shazier on the Reserve/Retired List3/16 G Ramon Foster announces his retirement from the NFL3/16 Placed franchise tag on LB Bud Dupree3/16 Terminated the contracts of LB Mark Barron, LB Anthony Chickillo and WR Johnny Holton1/9 Signed S John Battle to a Reserve/Future contract1/8 Signed WR Anthony Johnson to a Reserve/Future contract1/7 Signed RB Darrin Hall to a Reserve/Future contract
92 OLA ADENIYIINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Forced a fumble on special teams that was recovered by
Steelers WR Johnny Holton. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Left the game with a concussion in the first quarter.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Had a forced fumble on special teams and 2 special teams
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (6): 6 in ’19.Additional Statistics: Forced a Colts’ fumble on special teams in the third quarter that was recovered by Pittsburgh WR Johnny Holton and gave the Steelers possession of the ball on the Indianapolis 17-yard line (11/3/19 vs IND) ... forced a Bengals’ fumble on special teams that was recovered by Cincinnati (11/24/19 at CIN).
27 MARCUS ALLENALLEN’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSDate Opponent GP GS T AT TOT Sck Yds Int/Yds PD FF FR12/22 at N.Y. Jets INACTIVE12/29 at Baltimore 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 0SEASON TOTALS 3 0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 0NFL TOTALS 3 0 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 0
94 TYSON ALUALUINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Sacked Andy Dalton (-8 yards) with 1:56 left in the fourth
quarter to end the game ... finished with 2 tackles (1 solo).• 11/14 at Cleveland: Tallied 4 tackles (2 solo) with 2 TFLs.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Registered 4 tackles (2 solo), a forced fumble and a pass breakup.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Recorded 5 tackles (1 solo) with 1 TFL.
72 ZACH BANNERINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/15 vs Seattle: Made his Steelers’ debut.• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Made his first NFL career start.
BANNER’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS 2019 Pittsburgh 14 1NFL TOTALS 14 1
9 CHRIS BOSWELL• Became the sixth player in team history with at least 100 field goals made.• Has made 127 field goals as a Steeler, which is tied for the fourth-most in team history. • Has made at least 20 field goals in 4 of his first 5 seasons in the NFL.• Has recorded 8 field goals of 50-yards or more in his NFL career.• Has recorded 5 game-winning field goals in his regular-season career (field goals
within 1 minute of regulation or overtime).• His 87.0 field goal percentage ranks second in Steelers history among kickers with at
least 30 attempts.• His 87.0 field goal percentage ranks fourth among all NFL kickers with at least 145 field
goal attempts since 2015.• Has converted 3 or more field goals in a game 22 times.• Has completed 2 seasons (2016:36-36 / 2019:28-28) without missing an extra point. • Converted 29 of 30 field goal attempts in 2019 for a field goal percentage of 93.5 – the
best field goal percentage in a single season of his career.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/15 vs Seattle: Converted both of his field goal attempts from 41 and 33 yards.• 9/22 at San Francisco: Converted both of his field goal attempts from 46 and 26 yards.• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Converted both of his field goal attempts from 49 and 29 yards.• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Converted all 3 of his field goal attempts from 41, 29 and 33 yards.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Converted a 20-yard field goal.• 10/28 vs Miami: Snapped his streak of consecutive field goals made, ending at 14,
following a miss from 54 yards ... converted 2 field goals from 42 and 41 yards.• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Converted all 4 of his field goal attempts (21, 51, 33 and 26 yards)
... connected on 4 or more field goals for the 10th time in his career ... his 51-yard field goal to end the first half was the third-longest of his career.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Converted a 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Converted field goals of 26, 47 and 26 yards ... third game in 2019
where he’s made 3 or more field goals.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Converted field goals of 39 and 29 yards. • 12/8 at Arizona: Converted field goals of 30, 37 and 25 yards ... registered his 22nd
career game with 3 or more field goals. • 12/15 vs Buffalo: Connected on a 49-yard field goal.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Connected on a 49-yard field goal. • 12/29 at Baltimore: Connected on a 26-yard field goal.
96 ISAIAH BUGGSINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 10/28 vs Miami: Made his NFL debut.
BUGGS’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSDate Opponent GP GS T AT TOT Sck Yds Int/Yds PD FF FR9/8 at New England INACTIVE9/15 SEATTLE INACTIVE 9/22 at San Francisco INACTIVE 9/30 CINCINNATI INACTIVE10/6 BALTIMORE INACTIVE10/13 at L.A. Chargers INACTIVE10/28 MIAMI 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 011/3 INDIANAPOLIS 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 011/10 L.A. RAMS 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 011/14 at Cleveland 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 011/24 at Cincinnati 1 0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 012/1 CLEVELAND 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 012/8 at Arizona 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 012/15 BUFFALO INACTIVE12/22 at N.Y. Jets 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 012/29 at Baltimore 1 0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 0SEASON TOTALS 9 0 2 1 3 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 0 55 DEVIN BUSH• Led the team in total tackles (109) and solo tackles (72), tied for the team-lead in
fumble recoveries (4), tied for third on the team in interceptions (2) and ranks fourth on the team in TFLs (9).
• His 109 total tackles are the most by a rookie in franchise history and make him the only Steelers rookie to ever eclipse 100 tackles.
• Led all NFL rookies in total tackles (109) and solo tackles (72), tied for second in fumble recoveries (4), ranked fourth in TFLs (9) and is tied for third in interceptions (2).
• Tied for the second-most fumble recoveries in the NFL (4). • Involved in 7 of the Steelers’ 37 forced turnovers (4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions
and 1 forced fumble).• His 6 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) lead all NFL rookies and
rank tied for fourth in the NFL.• Became the only NFL rookie in 2019 with a fumble recovery (4), interception (2), forced
• Became the first NFL rookie with at least 95 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble in a season since Minnesota’s Chad Greenway in 2007.
• Became the first NFL rookie since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger with at least 85 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions and 1 TD fumble return in a season.
• Became the first NFL rookie with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game since S Eddie Jackson of the Chicago Bears Carolina on Oct. 22, 2017.
• Became the 11th NFL rookie with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
• Became the first Steelers rookie, and just the second since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game (Delton Hall accomplished the feat vs. San Francisco on Sept. 13, 1987).
• Became the fifth Steeler with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game (Delton Hall accomplished the feat vs. San Francisco on Sept. 13, 1987).
• Became the first Steelers rookie with a fumble return for TD since Jayvon Hargrave at Cleveland on Nov. 20, 2016.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Made his Steelers’ debut starting at inside linebacker...led the
team with 11 tackles (7 solo).• 9/15 vs Seattle: Recorded 7 tackles (3 solo) and recovered a Seattle fumble in the
fourth quarter, setting the Steelers up for a touchdown on the following play.• 9/22 at San Francisco: Led the team with 11 tackles (9 solo) ... recovered 2 San
Francisco fumbles on back-to-back 49ers drives.• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Finished the game with 9 tackles (7 solo), 3 TFLs, 1.0 sack and
1 pass defensed ... registered his first career, which helped the Steelers force a punt on the Bengals’ opening drive.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Finished the game with 8 tackles (5 solo) and registered his first career interception, picking off Lamar Jackson in the red zone, marking the third of 3 interceptions by the Steelers’ defense in the game.
• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Led the team with 7 tackles (4 solo) ... recorded a 9-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter ... intercepted Phillip Rivers in the second quarter becoming the first NFL rookie with a fumble return for a TD and an interception in the same game since S Eddie Jackson of the Chicago Bears vs. Carolina on Oct. 22, 2017.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Tallied 7 tackles (6 solo).• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Registered 7 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL and 1 pass defensed. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Recorded 5 tackles (2 solo) with 1 TFL.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Recorded 4 tackles (3 solo) and registered his first career forced
fumble that was recovered by Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick. • 12/1 vs Cleveland: Led the team with 7 tackles (5 solo) with 1 TFL.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Registered 4 solo tackles with 2 TFLs.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Recorded 5 tackles (3 solo) with 1 TFL.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered a single-game career-high 12 tackles (11 solo).
57 KAMERON CANADAY• Handed all of the team’s long-snapping duties in the 2019 season.
6 DUSTIN COLQUITT• Only the second player in franchise history to accrue 15 seasons with the Kansas City
Chiefs (2005-19).• Owns 462 total punts inside the 20-yard line, ranking first in franchise history and third
in NFL history.• Owns the top spots in Chiefs history with a 39.7-yard career net average and a 44.8-
yard gross average.• Ranks eighth in NFL history for most gross punting yards with 50,393.• Only one of nine players in NFL annals to record more than 50,000 gross punting yards.• Was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2012 and 2016 seasons.
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (9): 1 in ’17 (most recently).
30 JAMES CONNERINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Recorded 4 catches for 44 receiving yards and added 21
rushing yards totaling 65 scrimmage yards.• 9/15 vs Seattle: Rushed 11 times for 33 yards, including a 1-yard TD ... added 3
catches for 12 yards before leaving the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. • 9/22 at San Francisco: Led the team with 45 rushing yards on 13 attempts and
caught a team-high 4 passes for 14 receiving yards. • 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Set career highs in both receptions (8) and receiving yards
(83) ... added 42 rushing yards on 10 carries for a total of 125 yards from scrimmage, marking his sixth game with over 100 yards from scrimmage ... hauled in a 21-yard go-ahead TD reception from QB Mason Rudolph in the second quarter.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Rushed 14 times for 55 yards, including a 1-yard TD run. • 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Rushed 16 times for 41 yards, including a 12-yard TD run
in the first quarter ... led the team with 7 catches for 78 yards including a 26-yard TD reception in the second quarter ... recorded his first career game with both a rushing TD and a receiving TD.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Rushed 23 times for 145 yards and 1 TD ... Added 3 receptions for 5 yards ... his 145 yards rushing is the second-highest single-game total of his career (he had 146 yards rushing exactly 1 year ago -- Oct. 28, 2018 vs. Cleveland) ... registered his first 100-yard rushing game of the season and sixth of his career ... has now record-ed a rushing TD in 4 straight games ... recorded his first game in 2019 with 150+ yards from scrimmage – the fifth-such game of his career.
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Inactive due to a shoulder injury.• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Inactive due to a shoulder injury. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Rushed 5 times for 10 yards and caught 1 pass for 6 yards
before leaving the game with a shoulder injury. • 11/24 at Cincinnati: Inactive due to a shoulder injury.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Inactive due to a shoulder injury.• 12/8 at Arizona: Inactive due to a shoulder injury.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Rushed for 42 yards on 8 carries and caught 4 passes for 9 yards ...
hauled in an 11-yard go-ahead TD pass from QB Devlin Hodges.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Rushed 6 times for 32 yards, but left the game with a
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (12): 1 in ’17, 2 in ’18 and 9 in ’19.Additional Statistics: Recovered his first career fumble on special teams 12/2/18 vs. L.A. Chargers.
82 AMARA DARBOHDARBOH GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS RECEIVING RUSHING Date Opponent GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD 12/22 at N.Y. Jets INACTIVE12/29 at Baltimore INACTIVESEASON TOTALS 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0NFL TOTALS 16 0 8 71 8.9 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
66 DAVID DECASTROINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.
DECASTRO’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS 2019 Pittsburgh 16 16NFL TOTALS 111 110
48 BUD DUPREE• Has recorded at least 4.0 sacks in each of his first 5 seasons in the NFL (2015: 4.0, 2016:
4.5, 2017: 6.0, 2018: 5.5 and 2019: 11.5). • Set a new season career high and ranked tied for ninth in the NFL with 11.5 sacks in
2019.• Set a new single season high with 16 tackles for loss in 2019, which ranks tied for
fourth in the NFL.• Ranks either first or second on the team in sacks (11.5, 2nd), tackles for loss (16, 1st)
and forced fumbles (4, 2nd).• With 31.5 career sacks, is 1 of 3 active Steelers with 30 or more career sacks.• T.J. Watt (14.5) and Dupree (11.5) are 1 of 3 duos in the League with at least 11.5 sacks
apiece in 2019.• Watt and Dupree along with Aaron Donald and Dante Fowler the only 2 sets of team-
mates in the League with at least 11.5 sacks, 16 QB hits and 14 TFLs apiece in 2019.• Watt (14.5) and Dupree (11.5) are the sixth Steelers tandem in franchise history with
10 or more sacks in a single season and first since James Harrison (10.5) and LaMarr Woodley (10.0) in 2010.
• Watt and Dupree combined for 26.0 sacks in 2019 – the second-most sacks by a pair of Steelers teammates in history (James Harrison (16.0) and LaMarr Woodley (11.5) combined for 27.5 in 2008).
• Pittsburgh has 3 different players record at least 9.0 sacks in 2019 (T.J. Watt with 14.5, Bud Dupree with 11.5 and Cam Heyward with 9.0). The Steelers are the only team in the NFL to have 3 players record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in 2019.
• Watt, Dupree and Heyward are only the second trio in franchise history to record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in a single season (Kendrell Bell with 9.0, Jason Gildon with 12.0 and Joey Porter with 9.0: 2001).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Registered a 7-yard sack of QB Tom Brady in the third quarter and
added 4 solo tackles (2 TFLs).• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Recorded a strip-sack of QB Andy Dalton that was recovered by
Steelers LB T.J. Watt in the second quarter ... added 6 tackles (5 solo).• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded a sack for the second week in a row, taking down QB
Lamar Jackson in overtime to set up third-and-long for the Ravens ... added 5 tackles (4 solo).
• 10/28 vs Miami: Sacked QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in the second quarter ... added 5 tackles (4 solo).
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 3 solo tackles, 3 QB hits, 2.0 sacks, 2 TFLs, 1 forced fum-ble and 1 fumble recovery ... tied a career-high with 6.0 sacks on the season ... became the fourth player in the NFL this season to have at least 2.0 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 3 QB hits in the same game (joining Chandler Jones, Arizona; Nick Bosa, San Francisco; and teammate T.J. Watt) ... recorded the second multiple sack game of his career (had 2.5 sacks at Buffalo on Dec. 11, 2016).
• 11/14 at Cleveland: Recorded 4 tackles (3 solo) and 2 TFLs.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Recorded 2 solo tackles, 1 TFL and strip-sacked Ryan Finley,
recovering his own forced fumble, within 3 minutes of the end of the game to seal the Steelers’ win.
• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Registered 6 tackles (4 solo), 1.5 sacks, 2 QB hits, 1 pass defensed and a forced fumble.
• 12/8 at Arizona: Registered 5 tackles (4 solo), 3 TFLs and a 4-yard sack of Kyler Murray.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Recorded 7 tackles (2 solo), with 2 TFL and added a 1-yard
sack of Sam Darnold, registering the first double-digit sack season of his NFL career.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 4 solo tackles with 1 TFL, 2 QB hits and 1.0 sack of
85 ERIC EBRON• In 83 career games (47 starts) with the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts, has 283
receptions for 3,195 yards and 27 TDs.• Caught nine passes for a career-high 105 receiving yards against New England in 2018.• His 13 receiving TDs in 2018 passed Dallas Clark (11) for most receiving TDs by a tight
end in Colts history.• Caught 10 passes for 81 yards, tied for most receptions in a single game in his career,
against Jacksonville in 2018.• Named to the 2018 Pro Bowl.• Caught 31 passes for 375 yards and 3 TDs in 11 games with two starts in 2019.• Placed on reserve/injured on November 24, 2019.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 10/20 vs Houston: Caught four passes for 70 yards (17.5 avg.) and a touchdown.
34 TERRELL EDMUNDSINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Registered 7 tackles (5 solo). • 9/15 vs Seattle: Led the team with a career-high 11 tackles (8 solo) and added 1 pass
defensed.• 9/22 at San Francisco: Led the Steelers’ secondary with 10 tackles (7 solo) and added
2 QB hits.• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded 5 tackles (4 solo).• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Recorded 5 tackles (3 solo) and added a pass defensed.• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Led the team with 8 tackles (4 solo).• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Registered 8 tackles (4 solo) and 1 pass defensed.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Recorded 5 tackles (3 solo).• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Registered 6 tackles (4 solo).• 12/8 at Arizona: Tied for the team lead with 7 tackles (6 solo) including 1 TFL. • 12/15 vs Buffalo: Led the team with 11 tackles (10 solo).• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 7 tackles (5 solo).
33 TREY EDMUNDS• Became the first NFL player to play running back in a game and register an interception
since Kenny Gamble (Kansas City, 9/11/88).• Became the fifth NFL player since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to play running back in a
game and register an interception.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Rushed for a team-high 73 yards on 12 attempts, including a
career-best 45-yard run on the Steelers’ first-quarter scoring drive ... set single-game career highs in both rushes (12) and rushing yards (73).
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Registered an interception on a fake punt in the third quarter ... became the first NFL player to play running back in a game and register an interception since Kenny Gamble of the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 11, 1988 ... became the fifth NFL player since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to play running back in a game and register an interception.
• 11/14 at Cleveland: Rushed 3 times for 11 yards and caught 3 passes for 27 yards.
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (6): 6 in ’19. Additional Statistics: Registered an interception on a fake punt in the third quarter (11/10/19 vs L.A. Rams).
71 MATT FEILERINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.
FEILER’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS 2019 Pittsburgh 16 16NFL TOTALS 33 27
39 MINKAH FITZPATRICK• Involved in 8 of the Steelers’ 37 takeaways (5 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 2
fumble recovery).• His 8 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) led the NFL in 2019.• His 9 combined interceptions, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries ranked third in the
NFL in 2019.• Registered at least 1 interception in 3 consecutive games (Weeks 8-10) - tied for the
fourth-longest streak in franchise history. • Became the first Steeler with an interception in 3 consecutive games since Troy
Polamalu accomplished the feat in Weeks 11-14 of 2008.• One of 10 defensive players with multiple TDs in 2019.• Became the first Steeler with multiple interceptions in a game since CB Brice McCain
had 2 against Cincinnati on Dec. 28, 2014.• Became the first NFL player to pick off a quarterback with the same last name twice
in a game since Detroit Lions’ CB Levi Johnson intercepted Denver Broncos QB Charley Johnson twice in Week 12 of 1974.
• Became the first player in the Super Bowl era to intercept 2 or more passes against a team he played for earlier that season.
• Recorded a 96-yard interception return for a touchdown (11/3/19), which was the second-longest interception return in Steelers regular season history (Martin Kotter: 99 yards, 9/27/33).
• Became the first Steeler with defensive TDs in back-to-back weeks since Sam Washing-ton in Week 3 and 4 of the 1984 season.
• Became the first Steeler to have a fumble return TD and a pick-six in the same season since 1996 (Carnell Lake and Ron Woodson).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/22 at San Francisco: In his first game as a Steeler, recorded 5 tackles (4 solo), an
interception, a forced fumble and a pass defensed ... became the first Steeler to have an interception and forced fumble in the same game since William Gay vs. Indianapolis on Nov. 24, 2016.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded 7 tackles (6 solo) and 1 pass defensed.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Recorded 5 solo tackles and 1 pass defensed. • 10/28 vs Miami: Registered 2 interceptions in a single game for the first time in his
career ... became the first player in the Super Bowl era to intercept 2 or more passes against a team he played for earlier that season ... became the first Steeler with multi-ple interceptions in a game since CB Brice McCain had 2 against Cincinnati on Dec. 28, 2014 (W, 27-17) ... became the first NFL player to pick off a quarterback with the same last name twice in a game since Detroit Lions’ CB Levi Johnson intercepted Denver Broncos QB Charley Johnson twice in Week 12 of 1974.
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 7 tackles (4 solo) and a pick-six ... recorded a 96-yard interception return for a touchdown, which was the second-longest interception return in Steelers regular season history (Martin Kotter: 99 yards, 9/27/33)...registered interceptions in back-to-back games for the first time in his career ... became the first Steelers player with an interception return for TD since LB Vince Williams vs. Carolina on Nov. 8, 2018 ... became the first Steelers to have 4 interceptions in the first 9 weeks of the season since 2002 (LB Joey Porter).
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Recorded 4 tackles (3 solo), 1 interception,2 passes defensed and 1 fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown ... became the first Steeler with defensive TDs in back-to-back weeks since Sam Washington in Week 3 and 4 of the 1984 season ... became the first Steeler to have a fumble returned for a TD and a pick-six in the same season since 1996 (Carnell Lake and Ron Woodson).
• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Tied for the team lead with 6 tackles (1 solo) and recovered a fumble forced by Steelers LB Devin Bush to give Pittsburgh possession in the fourth quarter.
• 12/22 at New York Jets: Registered 5 tackles (2 solo).
81 ZACH GENTRYINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/22 at San Francisco: Made his NFL debut. • 12/15 vs Buffalo: Caught his first NFL pass, a 4-yard catch on third-and-3 to give
Pittsburgh a first down on the Buffalo 27-yard line, leading to the Steelers’ touchdown drive.
GENTRYS GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSDate Opponent GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lg TD9/8 at New England INACTIVE 9/15 SEATTLE INACTIVE9/22 at San Francisco 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 09/30 CINCINNATI 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 010/6 BALTIMORE INACTIVE 10/13 at L.A. Chargers 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 010/28 MIAMI INACTIVE11/3 INDIANAPOLIS INACTIVE11/10 L.A. RAMS INACTIVE11/14 at Cleveland INACTIVE11/24 at Cincinnati INACTIVE12/1 CLEVELAND INACTIVE12/8 at Arizona INACTIVE12/15 BUFFALO 1 0 1 4 4.0 4 012/22 at N.Y. Jets INACTIVE12/29 at Baltimore INACTIVESEASON TOTALS 4 0 1 4 4.0 4 0
21 JOE HADEN• According to press box totals, his 137 passes defensed are the most since he entered
the NFL in 2010 and fifth-most among active players.• His 27 career interceptions are tied for the fourth-most since he entered the NFL in
2010.• Has registered at least 3 passes defended in a single game 13 times in his career.• His 17 passes defensed in 2019 led the team and tied for the fourth-most in the League. • Has recorded 3 multi-interception games in his career.• His 5 interceptions in 2019 tied for fourth most in the League.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Recorded 6 solo tackles. • 9/22 at San Francisco: Recorded 8 tackles (6 solo).• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded 6 tackles (5 solo).• 10/28 vs Miami: Recorded 8 tackles (7 solo).• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Recorded 7 tackles (6 solo), 5 passes defensed, tying his single
game career high (9/11/11 vs. CIN), forced a fumble and added an interception, picking off Jared Goff.
• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Registered 2 solo tackles and 3 passes defensed.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Recorded 2 solo tackles and picked off Baker Mayfield with 1:17
left to play in the game, sealing the win for the Steelers.• 12/8 at Arizona: Recorded 4 solo tackles and picked off Kyler Murray twice, including
a game-winning interception with :48 seconds remaining.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 3 solo tackles, recovered a Ravens’ fumble forced by
Steelers LB T.J. Watt and picked of Robert Griffin III on the last Steelers’ defensive play of the game.
Career Regular Season Special Teams Tackles (8): 8 in 2010.Additional Statistics: Returned 4 kicks for 96 yards (24.0 average) in 2010; returned 2 punts for 18 yards (9.0 average) in 2016; blocked FG at Buffalo, 11/30/14.
60 J.C. HASSENAUERINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 12/29 at Baltimore: Was active but did not play.
HASSENAUER’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS 2019 Pittsburgh 0 0NFL TOTALS 0 0
97 CAMERON HEYWARD• Was named a team captain for the fifth consecutive season. • Has the second-most sacks (54.0) in team history among defensive linemen and
eighth-most among all Steelers.• His 54.0 career sacks are the fifth-most among active defensive tackles in the League.• Has recorded 10 multi-sack games in his career – sixth-most in franchise history.• His 11 TFLs are the third most in the League among defensive tackles in 2019.• His 22 QB hits this season are the second most in the League among defensive tackles
in 2019. • Ranked third on the team in sacks (9.0), second in QB hits (22) and third in TFLs (11).• Leads all defensive tackles in the NFL and ranks tied for fifth on the Steelers in 2019
with 6 pass breakups.• Pittsburgh has 3 different players record at least 9.0 sacks in 2019 (T.J. Watt with 14.5,
Bud Dupree with 11.5 and Cam Heyward with 9.0). The Steelers are the only team in the NFL to have 3 players record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in 2019.
• Watt, Dupree and Heyward are only the second trio in franchise history to record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in a single season (Kendrell Bell with 9.0, Jason Gildon with 12.0 and Joey Porter with 9.0: 2001).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Led the defensive line with 8 tackles (3 solo). • 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Collected 6 tackles (4 solo), 2.5 sacks, 3 QB hits, 1 TFL and
1 forced fumble ... with 47.5 career sacks, surpassed Dwight White for the ninth-most sacks in Steelers history ... his 2.5 sacks were his most in a single game since a career-high 3.0 vs. Kansas City (Oct. 2, 2016) ... registered the tenth multi-sack game of his career and holds the sixth-most multi-sack games in Steelers history.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded a sack for the second week in a row, taking down Lamar Jackson for -3 yards in the second quarter.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Sacked Ryan Fitzpatrick for a 4-yard loss in the fourth quarter ... added 6 tackles (3 solo) and a pass defensed.
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 6 tackles (2 solo) and 1 QB hit and blocked an extra point late in the second quarter.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Registered 3 tackles (2 solo), 3 QB hits, 2 passes defensed, 1 TFL and 1.0 sack for a 10-yard loss.
• 11/14 at Cleveland: Recorded 6 tackles (5 solo), 1 TFL and 1 QB hit. • 11/24 at Cincinnati: Tied for the team lead with 6 tackles (2 solo), 4 QB hits and an
8-yard sack of Ryan Finley.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Registered 6 tackles (3 solos), split a sack with Bud Dupree and
recovered a fumble forced by Dupree. • 12/8 at Arizona: Recorded 3 tackles (2 solo) and a 5-yard sack of Kyler Murray.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Recorded 8 tackles (5 solo), 1 QB hit and 1 pass defensed.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Registered 7 tackles (2 solo) and 1 QB hit.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 4 tackles (3 solo) with 1 TFL, 1 pass defensed, 2 QB
hits and added a 7-yard sack of Robert Griffin III.
Additional Statistics: Has 2 blocked field goals, 12/4/11 vs. Cincinnati and 11/1/15 vs. Cincinnati ... blocked 2 extra points, 11/29/15 at Seattle and 11/3/19 vs Indianapolis.
31 MIKE HILTON• His 22 TFLs are the second-most in the NFL among DBs since he entered the League in
2017.• His 6.5 career sacks are the fourth-most among DBs since he entered the League in
2017.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Recorded 5 solo tackles and 1 QB hit.• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Recorded 5 tackles (4 solo), 1 TFL and 2 passes defensed. • 10/6 vs Baltimore: Registered his fourth career interception and first of the season,
picking off Lamar Jackson, which marked the second of 3 interceptions by the Steelers’ defense in the game.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Forced a Dolphins’ fumble in the fourth quarter that was recovered by Steelers CB Steve Nelson, which marked his first forced fumble of the season and second of his career.
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 6 solo tackles and added a 6-yard sack of Brian Hoyer in the fourth quarter.
• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Recorded 3 tackles (2 solo) and 3 passes defensed. • 12/1 vs Cleveland: Registered 5 tackles (3 solo) and 2 pass breakups.• 12/8 at Arizona: Registered 5 tackles (4 solo).• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Recorded 2 solo tackles and a fumble recovery.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Led the team with 8 tackles (5 solo), with 1 TFL and added
a pass defensed.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Recorded 3 tackles (2 solo) and split an 8-yard sack of Robert
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (11): 10 in ’17 and 1 in ’18.
6 DEVLIN HODGES• First undrafted rookie QB (excluding 1987 replacement players) to win 3 NFL starts in
the same season in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966).• First undrafted rookie QB to win his first 3 NFL starts since the Washington Redskins’ Ed
Rubbert in 1987.• Seventh rookie QB to win his first 3 NFL starts since 1999 and first since Lamar Jackson
in 2018 (Carson Wentz, 2016; Mark Sanchez, 2009; Ben Roethlisberger, 2004; Craig Krenzel, 2004; Marc Bulger, 2002).
• Only Hodges and Krenzel guided their respective teams to a pair of road wins in their first 3 starts as rookies.
• First Steelers rookie QB to win his first 3 NFL starts since Ben Roethlisberger in 2004 and second third in franchise history (Mike Kruczek in 1976).
• Became the first Samford QB to appear in a professional football game since Jimmy Tarrant of the 1946 Miami Seahawks.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Made his NFL debut following an injury to QB Mason Rudolph in
the third quarter ... completed 7 of 9 passes for 68 yards and rushed twice for 20 yards ... became the first undrafted Steelers rookie with multiple completions in a single game since QB Tony Dungy on Oct. 9, 1977 at Houston ... became the first Samford QB to appear in a professional football game since Jimmy Tarrant of the 1946 Miami Seahawks.
• 10/13 at L.A Chargers: Made his first NFL start, becoming the first Steelers QB to win a game in his first start since Ben Roethlisberger (9/26/04 vs Miami) ... joined Ro-ethlisberger, Steve Bono (10/4/87 at Atlanta), Mike Kruczek (10/17/67 vs. Cincinnati) and Ted Marchibroda (9/30/56 vs. Washington) as the only first-time starting QBs to lead the Steelers to victory in franchise history ... completed 15-of-20 passes for 132 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception ... added 3 rushing attempts for 8 yards.
• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Entered the game on Pittsburgh second drive of the second half and completed 5 of 11 passes for 118 yards and 1 TD for a 115.0 QB rating ... went 2 of 2 for 90 yards on Pittsburgh’s go-ahead scoring drive in the third quarter ... completed a 79-yard TD pass to WR James Washington to take the lead for Pittsburgh.
• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Completed 14 of 21 passes for 212 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception for a QB rating of 95.7 ... completed 3 passes of 30+ yards (all to WR James Washing-ton) ... connected with Washington for a game-tying 30-yard touchdown with 1:00 remaining in the first half.
• 12/8 at Arizona: Completed 16 of 19 passes for 152 yards, 1 TD and no intercep-tions for a QB rating of 117.5 ... completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Diontae Johnson ... also rushed 5 times for 34 yards ... his 84.2 completion percentage is tied for the eighth-highest in franchise history (minimum of 15 completions).
• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Completed 23 of 38 passes for 202 yards 1 TD and 4 picks ... connected with James Conner on an 11-yard TD in the third quarter.
• 12/22 at New York Jets: Completed 11 of 17 passes for 84 yards and 2 intercep-tions.
• 12/29 at Baltimore: Completed 9 of 25 passes for 95 yards.
HODGES’ GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Yds/ YdsDate Opponent GP GS Att Cmp Pct. Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rtg9/22 at San Francisco INACTIVE9/30 CINCINNATI DID NOT PLAY10/6 BALTIMORE 1 0 9 7 77.8 68 7.8 0 0 18 0 0 98.110/13 at L.A. Chargers 1 1 20 15 75.0 132 6.6 1 1 26t 0 0 87.910/28 MIAMI DID NOT PLAY11/3 INDIANAPOLIS DID NOT PLAY11/10 L.A. RAMS DID NOT PLAY11/14 at Cleveland DID NOT PLAY11/24 at Cincinnati 1 0 11 5 45.5 118 10.7 1 0 79t 1 13 115.012/1 CLEVELAND 1 1 21 14 66.7 212 10.1 1 1 44 2 13 95.712/8 at Arizona 1 1 19 16 84.2 152 8.0 1 0 22 3 17 117.512/15 BUFFALO 1 1 28 23 60.5 202 5.3 1 4 34 4 34 43.912/22 at N.Y. Jets 1 1 17 11 64.7 84 4.9 0 2 18 3 19 37.012/29 at Baltimore 1 1 25 9 36.0 95 3.8 0 0 21 2 18 47.9SEASON TOTALS 8 6 160 100 62.5 1,063 6.6 5 8 79t 15 114 71.4
HODGES’ CAREER RUSHING TOTALSYear Team Att Yds Avg Lg TD2019 Pittsburgh 21 68 3.2 22 0NFL TOTALS 21 68 3.2 22 0
18 DIONTAE JOHNSON• Ranks among the rookie leaders in receptions (59, 1st), receiving yards (680, 6th) and
TD grabs (5, t-7th).• His 59 receptions rank second in franchise single-season rookie history.• Returned a punt 85 yards for a TD (12/8/19 at ARI), Pittsburgh’s first since Dec. 6, 2015
(Antonio Brown vs IND), and the longest punt return for a TD in franchise history.• First Steelers’ rookie with a punt return for a TD since Santonio Holmes had a 65-yard
punt return TD vs. Carolina on Dec. 17, 2006.• Fourth player in franchise history with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the
same game (Antonio Brown-3; Louis Lipps-2; Roy• Jefferson), and first to do so since Antonio Brown vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2015.• Second rookie in franchise history with a punt return for a TD and TD reception in the
same game and first to do so since Louis Lipps at New Orleans on Nov. 19, 1984.• Third Steelers rookie in franchise history with 50 or more receptions in a season (Troy
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Made his NFL debut ... caught 3 passes for 25 yards.• 9/15 vs Seattle: Caught 1 pass for 17 yards and returned his first NFL punt for 11
yards. • 9/22 at San Francisco: Made his first NFL start ... recorded 3 catches for 52 yards
and 1 TD and rushed 1 time for 6 yards ... registered the first TD of his career, a 39-yard TD reception from QB Mason Rudolph in the fourth quarter.
• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Caught 6 passes for 77 yards, including a 43-yard TD reception from QB Mason Rudolph in the third quarter.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Caught 5 passes for 27 yards.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Caught 2 passes for 14 yards.• 10/28 vs Miami: Caught 5 passes for a career-best 84 yards and a TD ... hauled in a
45-yard TD pass from QB Mason Rudolph ... the 45-yard reception for Johnson was the longest of his career.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Caught 4 passes for 64 yards.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Caught 3 passes for 29 yards and returned 4 punts for 21 yards.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Caught 1 pass for 14 yards and rushed once for 17 yards ... also
returned 2 punts for 14 yards on special teams.• 12/8 at Arizona: Lead the team with 6 catches for 60 yards, including a 2-yard
touchdown reception from QB Devlin Hodges near the end of the third quarter ... added a 16-yard rush and returned 2 punts, including an 85-yard punt returned for a TD - Pittsburgh’s first punt returned for a TD since Antonio Brown raced 71 yards for a TD vs. Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2015.
• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Caught 5 passes for 62 yards.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Caught 8 passes for 81 yards and hauled in a 29-yard TD
pass from QB Mason Rudolph with :09 seconds remaining in the first half that tied the score ... became the third Steelers rookie in franchise history with 50 or more receptions in a season.
• 12/29 at Baltimore: Led the team with 4 catches for 54 yards ... returned 2 punts for 24 yards.
Additional Statistics: Has 1 blocked field goal (10/16/16 at Miami).
89 VANCE MCDONALDINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Caught 2 passes for 40 yards. • 9/15 vs Seattle: Hauled in 7 catches for 38 yards and 2 TDs, marking the first multi-
TD game of his career and the first time a Steelers TE scored at least 2 TDs in a game since 2017 (Jesse James, 2, 9/10 at Cleveland).
• 9/22 at San Francisco: Left the game with a shoulder injury and did not return.• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Inactive due to a shoulder injury.• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Returned to action and caught 3 passes for 34 yards.• 10/28 vs Miami: Caught 3 passes for 19 yards. • 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Caught 5 passes for 30 yards including a 7-yard TD catch from
QB Mason Rudolph.• 11/14 at Cleveland: Caught 3 passes for 33 yards. • 12/1 vs Cleveland: Caught 3 passes for 21 yards.• 12/8 at Arizona: Caught 1 pass for 3 yards before leaving the game with a concus-
sion. • 12/15 vs Buffalo: Inactive with a concussion.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Caught 3 passes for 9 yards.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Caught 2 passes for 19 yards.
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (6): 4 in ’15, 1 in ’16, 1 in ’17 and 1 in ’18.Additional Statistics: Has 1 special teams forced fumble on a blocked field goal return (9/24/17 at Chicago)
22 STEVEN NELSONINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/15 vs Seattle: Recorded 7 tackles (6 solo) and 1 pass defensed.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Inactive due to a groin injury.• 10/28 vs Miami: Recover a Dolphins’ fumble forced by DB Mike Hilton in the fourth
quarter.• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 7 tackles (6 solo).• 11/14 at Cleveland: Registered 4 tackles (3 solo) and 1 pass defensed.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Notched 5 solo tackles.• 12/8 at Arizona: Tied for the team-lead with 7 tackles (6 solo).• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Recorded 6 solo tackles and his first interception as a Steeler,
which he returned 33 yards to the Buffalo 20-yard line.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 4 solo tackles and 2 passes defensed.
76 CHUKWUMA OKORAFORINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Made his first appearance of the season, starting at RT.
OKORAFOR’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS2019 Pittsburgh 1 1NFL TOTALS 14 4
53 MAURKICE POUNCEYINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Left the game with a knee injury and did not return.
POUNCEY’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS2019 Pittsburgh 13 13NFL TOTALS 121 121
7 BEN ROETHLISBERGER• Has appeared in 218 regular season games – the second-most regular season games
played in team history (Mike Webster: 220).• Has started the most games at QB in team history (216), and he has the most wins in
team history (144) during the regular season.• His 144 wins as a starting quarterback in regular-season games are the seventh-most in• NFL history.• In 16 seasons, has led the Steelers to nine postseason berths, seven AFC North Champi-
onships, four AFC Championships and two Super Bowl victories in three championship game appearances, becoming the youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl (23, Super Bowl XL), and the second-youngest quarterback to win his second Super Bowl (Tom Brady).
• Entering the 2020 season, holds career franchise regular-season records in numerous passing categories, including passing TDs (363), passing TDs of at least 60 yards (21), passing yards (56,545), passer rating (94.0), completions (4,651), pass attempts (7,230), completion percentage (64.3), yards per attempt (7.8), 300-yard passing games (61) and 3,000-yard passing seasons (13).
• Entering the 2020 season, has the most 500-yard passing games in NFL history (3), 450-yard passing games in NFL history (6), the fourth-most 400-yard passing games in NFL history (12), the ninth-most passing TDs in NFL history (363), the eighth-most passing yards in NFL history (56,545) and the eighth-most completions in NFL history (4,651).
• Holds many of the single-season passing records for the Steelers including completions• (452 in 2018), attempts (675 in 2018), TD passes (34 in 2018), passer rating (104.1 in• 2007), completion percentage (68.0 in 2015), passing yards (5,129 in 2018), 300-yard
games (9 in 2014) and games with a passer rating of 100.0 or more (10 in 2014).• Holds Steelers single-game records for most passing yards (522, 10/26/14 vs.
Indianapolis), completions (44, 12/10/17 vs. Baltimore), attempts (66, 12/10/17 vs. Baltimore), completion percentage (min. 20 attempts, 88.0, 11/8/18 vs. Carolina) and TD passes (6), which he did in back-to-back games in 2014 (10/26 vs. Indianapolis and 11/2 vs. Baltimore).
• Has thrown for at least 3,000 passing yards in 13 seasons of his 15 seasons in the NFL, including 13 straight (2006-2018).
• One of six quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 13 consecutive 3,000-passing yard seasons (Brett Favre: 18, Peyton Manning: 16, Drew Brees: 15, Eli Manning: 14 and Philip Rivers: 14).
• Threw for at least 3,500 passing yards in six consecutive seasons (2013-2018) the longest streak in team history, and nine total seasons.
• Has thrown for at least 4,000 passing yards in six of his 16 seasons in the NFL.• Has thrown for at least 4,500 passing yards in two of his 16 seasons in the NFL (2014:
4,952, 2018: 5,129).• Seventh quarterback in NFL history, 11th occurrence, to record 5,000 passing yards in
a season (Drew Brees: 5, Tom Brady: 1, Patrick Mahomes: 1, Peyton Manning: 1, Dan Marino: 1 and Matthew Stafford: 1).
• Won 74 of his first 100 home games starts, which ties as the fourth-most in NFL history (Brady: 87, Brett Favre: 82, John Elway: 77, Peyton Manning: 74).
• Only the second QB in team history (Terry Bradshaw, 111) to reach 100 career wins in the regular season.
• Seventh player in NFL history to record 125 wins as a starter in the regular-season, join-ing Tom Brady, Drew Brees, John Elway, Brett Favre, Peyton Manning and Dan Marino.
• Fourth QB in NFL history (Tom Brady, Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw) to win 100 games in the first 150 starts of his career.
• Earned his 130th win as a starting QB in his 192nd start to mark the third-fewest starts in NFL history to win 130 games (Tom Brady: 168 and Peyton Manning: 189).
• Entering the 2020 season, is 23-2 all-time at home in October as a starter, the best winning percentage in the Super Bowl era among QBs who have made at least 10 starts at home in October (.920).
• Entering the 2020 season, is 22-5 in regular-season primetime games at Heinz Field,
including 7-0 on Thursday night at home.• Seventh quarterback in NFL history to throw at least 350 TD passes.• Sixth quarterback in NFL history with at least 200 TD passes in career home games
(208).• One of nine QBs in NFL history to throw for at least 300 yards in 60 regular-season
games and the eighth to do so with one team.• Third active NFL QB to reach 50 road wins (Tom Brady and Drew Brees) during the 2016
season.• Entering the 2020 season, has thrown at least 3 TD passes in 49 games during the
regular season.• Entering the 2020 season, has registered 88 regular season games as a starter with a
passer rating over 100.0.• Entering the 2020 season, has orchestrated 41 regular-season game-winning drives –
sixth-most NFL history.• Entering the 2020 season, has registered at least 4 TD passes 15 times in his career.• Registered at least 20 TD passes in eight consecutive seasons (2011-18) and in 10 total
seasons.• Has registered at least 25 TD passes in eight seasons.• Has registered at least 30 TD passes in three seasons (2007, 2014 and 2018).• Has registered at least 5 TD passes in a game six times in his career, becoming the fifth
quarterback in NFL history to register at least 5 TD passes in six games in a career (Drew Brees: 11, Peyton Manning: 9, Tom Brady: 6, Dan Marino: 6).
• Has 19 rushing TDs are third-most by a Steelers’ quarterback (Kordell Stewart, 35; Terry Bradshaw, 32).
• Has registered a perfect passer rating four times in his career – the most such games by an NFL QB in League history (min. 10 attempts).
• Threw at least 15 TDs in each of his first 15 seasons in the League, marking the most consecutive seasons to start a career with at least 15 passing TDs in NFL history.
• Only player in NFL history to record at least 500 passing yards three times (12/20/09 vs. Green Bay, 10/26/14 vs. Indianapolis, 12/10/17 vs. Baltimore).
• From 2009-17, threw at least 1 TD pass in 45 consecutive home games, which stands as the third-longest streak in NFL history (Tom Brady: 47 and Drew Brees: 60).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Completed 27-of-47 passes for 276 yards with 1 interception.• 9/15 vs. Seattle: Completed 8-of-15 passes before leaving the game with a right
arm injury and not returning.
ROETHLISBERGER GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Yds/ YdsDate Opponent GP GS Att Cmp Pct. Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rtg9/8 at New England 1 1 47 27 57.4 276 5.9 0 1 45 1 3 65.69/15 Seattle 1 1 15 8 53.3 75 5.0 0 1 15 1 4 67.49/22 at San Francisco RESERVE INJURED9/30 CINCINNATI RESERVE INJURED10/6 BALTIMORE RESERVE INJURED10/13 at L.A. Chargers RESERVE INJURED10/28 MIAMI RESERVE INJURED11/3 INDIANAPOLIS RESERVE INJURED11/10 L.A. RAMS RESERVE INJURED11/14 at Cleveland RESERVE INJURED11/24 at Cincinnati RESERVE INJURED12/1 CLEVELAND RESERVE INJURED12/8 at Arizona RESERVE INJURED12/15 BUFFALO RESERVE INJURED12/22 at N.Y. Jets RESERVE INJURED12/29 at Baltimore RESERVE INJUREDSEASON TOTALS 2 2 62 35 56.5 351 5.7 0 2 45 2 7 66.0NFL TOTALS 218 216 7,230 4,651 64.3 56,545 7.6 363 191 97T 503 3,320 94.0
2 MASON RUDOLPH• Set franchise records for a QB in first career home start (9/30/19 vs Cincinnati) in
completions (24), completion percentage (85.7), and QB rating (124.6).• Set single-game career highs in pass attempts (36) and passing yards (251) vs. Miami
(10/28/19).• Set a single-game career high in completions (26) vs. Indianapolis (11/3/19).• First quarterback in NFL history to register his first two career wins on Monday Night
Football.• Third quarterback since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to record a passer rating of at least
81.4 and throw a TD in each of his first seven career starts.• Fifth quarterback since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to throw a TD in each of his first eight
career games (Jay Cutler, Mike Glennon, Oliver Luck and Mark Rypien).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS9/15 vs Seattle: Made his NFL debut, entering the game in the second half for an injured Ben Roethlisberger…completed 12-of-19 passes for 112 yards, 2 TDs, 1 interception, and a passer rating of 92.4.9/22 at San Francisco: In first NFL start, completed 14-of-27 passes for 174 yards and 2 TDs…tied the franchise record for TD passes in first career start (tied with Ron Smith, 1966; Rudy Bukich, 1960; Scott Campbell, 1985) with scoring throws from 76 and 39 yards.9/30 vs Cincinnati: In his first start at Heinz Field, completed 24-of-28 passes for 229 yards, 2 TDs and no interceptions for a passer rating of 124.6… set franchise records for a QB in first career home start in completions (24), completion percentage (85.7), and QB rating (124.6)…his 85.7 completion percentage is tied with QB Ben Roethlisberger (85.7 vs. Miami, Nov. 26, 2007) for the third-highest in franchise history…completed 17-of-18 passes for 133 yards and 1 TD in the first half… completed his first 7 passes of the game, which went to five different players…connected with RB James Conner on a 21-yard TD pass in the second quar-ter…connected with WR Diontae Johnson on a 43-yard TD pass in the third quarter.10/28 vs Miami: Completed 20-of-36 passes for 251 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception…set single-game career highs in pass attempts (36) and passing yards (251)…first quarterback in NFL history to register his first two career wins on Monday Night Football.11/3 vs Indianapolis: Completed 26 of 35 (74.3 percent) for 191 yards and 1 TD…con-nected with TE Vance McDonald for a 7-yard TD completion in the third quarter.11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Completed 22 of 28 passes for 242 yards and 1 TD …third quarter-back since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to record a passer rating of at least 81.4 and throw a TD in each of his first seven career starts.
RUDOLPH’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Yds/ YdsDate Opponent GP GS Att Cmp Pct. Yds Att TD Int Lg Sk Lst Rtg9/8 at New England 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.09/15 SEATTLE 1 0 19 12 63.2 112 5.9 2 1 45 0 0 92.79/22 at San Francisco 1 1 27 14 51.9 174 6.4 2 1 76t 2 14 81.49/30 CINCINNATI 1 1 28 24 85.7 229 8.2 2 0 43t 0 0 124.610/6 BALTIMORE 1 1 20 12 65.0 131 6.6 1 0 35t 1 7 100.210/13 at L.A. Chargers INACTIVE10/28 MIAMI 1 1 36 20 55.6 251 7.0 2 1 45t 2 15 84.411/3 INDIANAPOLIS 1 1 20 36 74.3 191 5.5 1 1 40 1 8 84.311/10 L.A. RAMS 1 1 38 22 57.9 242 6.4 1 0 34 3 11 85.611/14 at Cleveland 1 1 44 23 52.3 221 5.0 1 4 22 4 43 36.311/24 at Cincinnati 1 1 16 8 50.0 85 5.3 0 1 35 1 13 39.812/1 CLEVELAND DID NOT PLAY12/8 at Arizona DID NOT PLAY12/15 BUFFALO DID NOT PLAY11/22 at N.Y. Jets 1 0 20 14 70.0 129 6.5 1 0 29t 1 9 104.012/29 at Baltimore RESERVE/INJUREDSEASON TOTALS 10 8 283 176 62.2 1,765 6.2 13 9 76t 15 124 82.0NFL TOTALS 10 8 283 176 62.2 1,765 6.2 13 9 76t 15 124 82.0
38 JAYLEN SAMUELS• Became the second player with 3 completions, 3 rushes and 3 catches in a game since
the 1970 merger, joining Terrelle Pryor in 2016.• Became the first Pittsburgh RB with a completion, rush attempt and reception in the
same game since Mewelde Moore in Week 4 of 2009 against the San Diego Chargers (Oct. 4).
• Became the first Steelers non-QB with multiple completions in a game since Antwaan Randle El in 2005.
• Recorded a career-high 13 receptions vs Indianapolis (11/3/19), which is the most by a Steelers running back in franchise history, surpassing Le’Veon Bell (12 vs. Green Bay on Nov. 26, 2017).
• His 13 receptions vs Indianapolis (11/3/19) marks the fifth 10+ reception game by a running back in franchise history.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Rushed twice for 4 yards and caught 1 pass for 2 yards.• 9/15 vs Seattle: Rushed 3 times for 18 yards and caught 1 pass for 13 yards. • 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Rushed 10 times for 26 yards and 1 TD and added 8 receptions
(career high) for receiving yards (57) ... completed 3 passes from wildcat formation, all to RB James Conner, for 31 yards ... scored on a 2-yard TD run in the third quarter ... became the second player with 3 completions, 3 rushes and 3 catches in a game since the 1970 merger, joining Terrelle Pryor in 2016...became the first Pittsburgh RB with a completion, rush attempt and reception in the same game since Mewelde Moore in Week 4 of 2009 against the San Diego Chargers (Oct. 4) ... became the first Steelers non-QB with multiple completions in a game since Antwaan Randle El in 2005.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Rushed 3 times for 2 yards, caught 3 passes for 11 yards and completed 1 of 2 passes from the wildcat formation for 4 yards and 1 interception.
• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 10/28 vs Miami: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Returned to action and rushed 8 times for 10 yards, while
adding 13 catches for 73 yards ... his 13 receptions are the most by a Steelers running back in franchise history, surpassing Le’Veon Bell (12 vs. Green Bay on Nov. 26, 2017) ... his 13 receptions also marks the fifth 10+ reception game by a running back in franchise history.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Rushed 14 times for 29 yards and caught 3 passes for 11 yards. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Rushed 5 times for 26 yards and caught 5 passes for 19 yards
and a TD.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Rushed 2 times for 6 yards and added 3 catches for 26 yards.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Rushed 7 times for 32 yards and added 2 catches for 22 yards.• 12/8 at Arizona: Rushed 7 times for 16 yards and added 2 catches for 18 yards.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Rushed 3 times for 7 yards and caught 4 passes for 32
yards.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Caught 1 pass for 16 yards.
19 JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER• At 22 yrs, 297 days, surpassed Randy Moss (22 yrs, 310 days) as the youngest player in
NFL history to reach 2,500 career receiving yards (9/15/19 vs Seattle).• At 22 years and 346 days old, became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 200
career receptions.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Caught 6 passes for 78 yards.• 9/15 vs Seattle: Caught 5 passes for 84 yards ... registered a 45-yard catch in the
third quarter, which marked the 13th reception of 40+ yards in his career.• 9/22 at San Francisco: Caught 3 passes for 81 yards, including a 76-yard TD grab in
the third quarter ... His 76-yard TD catch marks the third-longest reception of his career and his fourth career TD catch of at least 75 yards.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Caught 7 passes for 75 yards, including a 35-yard TD pass from QB Mason Rudolph.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Caught 5 passes for a team-high 103 receiving yards and 1 TD ... registered his first 100-yard receiving game of the season and 12th of his career.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Caught 3 passes for 44 yards. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Caught 2 passes for 21 yards before leaving the game with a
concussion.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Inactive due to a concussion and a knee injury.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Inactive due to a knee injury. • 12/8 at Arizona: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 12/22 at New York Jets: Returned to action and caught 2 passes for 22 yards.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Caught 2 passes for 6 yards.
24 BENNY SNELL JR.INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/15 vs Seattle: Had his first NFL carry, a 23-yard run in the first quarter.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Led the team with 75 rushing yards on 17 attempts ...
added 1 reception – the first of his career – for 14 yards.• 10/28 vs Miami: Left the game with a knee injury and did not return. • 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Inactive due to a knee injury. • 11/14 at Cleveland: Inactive due to a knee injury.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Returned to action and made his first career start, rushing
21 times for 98 yards (avg. 4.7) ... also added 1 catch for 5 yards and 1 special teams tackle.
• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Led the team with 63 rushing yards on 16 attempts and caught 1 pass for 4 yards...added the first TD of his career – a 1-yard rush in the third quarter.
• 12/8 at Arizona: Tied for the team lead with 41 rushing yards on 16 attempts. • 12/22 at New York Jets: Rushed 7 times for 14 yards.• 12/29 at Baltimore: Led the team with 18 carries for 91 yards, including a 4-yard
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (4): 3 in ’18 and 1 in ’19.
PUNT RETURNSDate Opponent No FC Yds Avg Lg TD11/14 at Cleveland 1 1 8 8.0 8 0SEASON TOTALS 1 1 8 8.0 8 0
91 STEPHON TUITT• Started all 6 games he appeared in 2019.• Recorded a single-game career-high 2.5 sacks against the Seahawks (9/15).• Placed on injured reserve following Week 6.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS9/15 vs Seattle: Recorded a career-best 2.5 sacks and added 4 tackles (3 solo).9/22 at San Francisco: Registered 7 tackles (6 solo), and added a sack (9 yards) of Jimmy Garoppolo in the first quarter.10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded 8 tackles (6 solo).
PLAYER BIOS
TUITT’S GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICSDate Opponent GP GS T AT TOT Sck Yds Int/Yds PD FF FR9/8 at New England 1 1 2 0 2 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 09/15 SEATTLE 1 1 3 1 4 2.5 15.0 0/0 0 0 09/22 at San Francisco 1 1 6 1 7 1.0 9.0 0/0 0 0 09/30 CINCINNATI 1 1 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 010/6 BALTIMORE 1 1 6 2 8 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 010/13 at L.A. Chargers 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0/0 0 0 010/28 MIAMI RESERVE/INJURED11/3 INDIANAPOLIS RESERVE/INJURED11/10 L.A. RAMS RESERVE/INJURED11/14 at Cleveland RESERVE/INJURED11/24 at Cincinnati RESERVE/INJURED12/1 CLEVELAND RESERVE/INJURED12/8 at Arizona RESERVE/INJURED12/15 BUFFALO RESERVE/INJURED12/22 at N.Y. Jets RESERVE/INJURED12/29 at Baltimore RESERVE/INJUREDSEASON TOTALS 6 6 18 4 22 3.5 24.0 0/0 0 0 0NFL TOTALS 76 64 143 58 201 23.5 163.5 1/3 10 4 0
78 ALEJANDRO VILLANEUVA• Has played in 80 consecutive regular season games – tied for the third-longest active
streak among NFL offensive tackles.• Has started in 74 consecutive regular season games – the fifth-longest active streak
among NFL offensive tackles.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that game up zero sacks
VILLANEUVA’S NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS2019 Pittsburgh 16 16NFL TOTALS 80 74
Additional Statistics: Scored a TD on a 2-yard pass from K Chris Boswell, 11/25/18 at Denver.
13 JAMES WASHINGTONINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Caught 2 passes for 51 yards.• 9/15 vs Seattle: Caught 2 passes for 23 yards.• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Caught 3 passes for 52 yards.• 10/13 at L.A Chargers: Was inactive with a shoulder injury.• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Caught 4 passes for 69 yards ... his 40-yard reception in the
fourth quarter was his third career catch of at least 40 yards.• 11/10 vs L.A Rams: Set single game highs in receptions (6) and receiving yards (90)
and hauled in a 3-yard TD catch from QB Mason Rudolph.• 11/14 at Cleveland: Led the team with 49 receiving yards on 3 catches.• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Led the team with 3 catches for 98 yards, including a 79-yard
catch-and-run TD from QB Devlin Hodges in the second quarter.• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Caught 4 passes for 111 yards and a 30-yard game-tying TD
from QB Devlin Hodges ... marked his first career 100-yard receiving game.• 12/8 at Arizona: Caught 4 passes for 33 yards.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Caught 5 passes for a team-high 83 yards ... hauled in a 34-yard
reception in the second quarter and a 32-yard reception late in the fourth quarter, marking his eighth and ninth catch of at least 30 yards this season.
• 12/22 at New York Jets: Caught 5 passes for 41 yards.
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (1): 1 in ’18.
90 T.J. WATT• Has recorded 34.5 sacks over the last 3 seasons, which ranks fifth overall and first
among all NFL linebackers over that span.• His 34.5 career sacks are the most by a linebacker over his first 47 career regular-season
games since Denver’s Von Miller (44.0, 2011-14).• His 34.5 career sacks are the fifth-most by a linebacker over his first 47 career regu-
lar-season games (since sack became official in 1982).• His 15 forced fumbles are the most since he entered the NFL in 2017.• Became the first player in franchise history with multiple seasons of at least 13.0 sacks.• His 14.5 sacks are the third-most in a single season in franchise history. • His 70 QB hits are eighth-most in NFL since he entered the League in 2017.• Recorded 17.5 sacks over his last 14 games at Heinz Field.• Has registered at least half a sack in his last 10-straight games at Heinz Field.• Only player in the League since 1990 to register at least 2 interceptions, 4 fumble
recoveries and 8 forced fumbles in a single season.• Only player in the League since 2008 to have at least 14.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 36
QB hits, 8 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries in a season.• Seventh NFL player with 14 or more sacks and 4 or more opponent fumble recoveries
in season since 1982 (when sacks became official) and only player to add at least 2 interceptions.
• Has registered 8 games with at least 1.5 sacks.• Has registered 6 games with 2 or more sacks. • Has registered 3 games with 2 or more forced fumbles. • Ranks first or second on the team in 2019 in sacks (14.5, 1st), TFLs (14, 2nd), QB hits
(36, 1st), forced fumbles (8, 1st) and fumble recoveries (4, t-1st).• Ranks in the top-five in the NFL in 2019 in sacks (14.5, t-4th), QB hits (36, 3rd), forced
fumbles (8, t-1st) and fumble recoveries (4, t-2nd).• Became the first Steeler with at least a half sack in 9 consecutive games (9/30/19-
12/1/19) since LaMarr Woodley had a streak of 10 such games (franchise record) that spanned the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
• Became the first NFL player with at least a half sack in 9 consecutive games (9/30/19-12/1/19) since Kansas City’s Chris Jones had a streak of 11 such games in 2018.
• Became the first Steeler with back-to-back seasons of at least 10 sacks since James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley (2008-10).
• His 6 total takeaways (interceptions and fumble recoveries) ranks tied for fourth in the NFL.
• His 14 combined interceptions, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries lead the NFL and are tied for the second-most by any player since 2000.
• Watt (14.5) and Bud Dupree (11.5) are 1 of 3 duos in the League with at least 11.5 sacks apiece in 2019.
• Watt and Dupree along with Aaron Donald and Dante Fowler the only 2 sets of team-mates in the League with at least 11.5 sacks, 16 QB hits and 14 TFLs apiece in 2019.
• Watt (14.5) and Dupree (11.5) are the sixth Steelers tandem in franchise history with 10 or more sacks in a single season and first since James Harrison (10.5) and LaMarr Woodley (10.0) in 2010.
• Watt and Dupree combined for 26.0 sacks in 2019 – the second-most sacks by a pair of Steelers teammates in history (James Harrison (16.0) and LaMarr Woodley (11.5) combined for 27.5 in 2008).
• Pittsburgh has 3 different players record at least 9.0 sacks in 2019 (T.J. Watt with 14.5, Bud Dupree with 11.5 and Cam Heyward with 9.0). The Steelers are the only team in the NFL to have 3 players record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in 2019.
• Watt, Dupree and Heyward are only the second trio in franchise history to record at least 9.0 sacks apiece in a single season (Kendrell Bell with 9.0, Jason Gildon with 12.0 and Joey Porter with 9.0: 2001).
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/8 at New England: Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) and 3 QB hits. • 9/15 vs Seattle: Recorded 6 tackles (3 solo), forced a Seattle fumble recovered by
Steelers LB Mark Barron and took down Russell Wilson on an 8-yard sack in the first quarter.
• 9/22 at San Francisco: Registered 2 solo tackled, 2 passes defensed, a fumble recovery and an interception ... his interception, which took place on San Francisco’s opening drive, was the second interception of his career ... his fumble recovery in the fourth quarter marked the first fumble recovery of his career.
• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Registered 1.5 sacks, 3 QB hits, 1 fumble recovery and 1 TFL ... has recorded fumble recoveries in back-to-back games.
• 10/6 vs Baltimore: Recorded 5 tackles (4 solo) with 3 TFLs and registered a sack for the second straight week, taking down Lamar Jackson in the second quarter for a 6-yard loss.
• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Split a 4-yard sack of Phillip Rivers with LB Anthony Chickillo ... added 3 assisted tackles.
• 10/28 vs Miami: Registered 3 solo tackles, 3 QB hits, 2.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery ... registered his fifth career game with 2 or more sacks ... registered his third game with 2 or more forced fumbles.
• 11/3 vs Indianapolis: Recorded 3 tackles (2 solo) with 1 TFL, 1.5 sacks and 3 QB hits ... marks his third game this season with 1.5 or more sacks.
• 11/10 vs L.A. Rams: Registered 5 tackles (4 solo), 2.0 sacks for a combined loss of 15 yards and forced a Rams fumble late in the fourth quarter.
• 11/14 at Cleveland: Tallied 4 tackles (2 solo) with 1 TFL, 2 QB hits, 1 pass defensed, and a sack of Baker Mayfield.
• 11/24 at Cincinnati: Registered 2 solo tackles, a 9-yard sack of Ryan Lindley, 1 pass defensed and 1 forced fumble.
• 12/1 vs Cleveland: Registered 2 tackles (1 solo) with 1 TFL, 2 QB hits and a 6-yard sack of Baker Mayfield.
• 12/8 at Arizona: Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) with 1 TFL, 1 QB hit and intercepted a pass from Kyler Murray in the end zone on the Cardinals first drive of the fourth quarter.
• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Registered 4 tackles (3 solo) with 2 TFLs, 2 QB hits, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble and split a sack of Josh Allen with LB Vince Williams.
• 12/22 at New York Jets: Recorded 5 tackles (2 solo), 2 QB hits and strip-sacked Sam Darnold, recovering his own forced fumble for a Steelers takeaway.
• 12/29 at Baltimore: Registered 5 tackles (4 solo), 2 QB hits, forced a Baltimore fumble recovered by Steelers CB Joe Haden and split an 8-yard sack of Robert Griffin III with DB Mike Hilton.
98 VINCE WILLIAMSINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/22 at San Francisco: Inactive due to a hamstring injury. • 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Inactive due to a hamstring injury. • 10/6 vs Baltimore: Returned to action and led the team with 9 tackles (4 solo) and
1 pass defensed...also picked up his first sack of season, taking down Lamar Jackson for a 6-yards loss in the second quarter.
• 11/14 at Cleveland: Recorded 5 tackles (3 solo).• 12/8 at Arizona: Registered 4 tackles (2 solo), and an 8-yard sack of Kyler Murray in
the second quarter.• 12/15 vs Buffalo: Registered 5 tackles (1 solo), 2 QB hits and split a sack of Josh
Allen with LB T.J. Watt. • 12/29 at Baltimore: Recorded 7 tackles (4 solo) and 1 QB hit.
Career Regular-Season Special Teams Tackles (34): 15 in ’14, 11 in ’15, 7 in ’16, 1 in ’17 and 1 in ’19.Additional Statistics: Recovered his first career fumble on special teams 11/8/15 vs. Oakland.
61 STEFEN WISNIEWSKI• 11th-year guard enters his first season with the Steelers in 2020.• Served as the starting left guard during the Chiefs’ 2020 Super Bowl LIV winning
season.• Served as the starting left guard during the Eagles’ 2017 Super Bowl LII winning season.• Originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (48th overall) by the Raiders in the
2011 NFL Draft.
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 9/30 vs Cincinnati: Was part of an offensive line that gave up zero sacks.• 10/13 at L.A. Chargers: Was part of an offensive line that game up zero sacks
WISNIEWSKI NFL TOTALSYear Team GP GS2019 Kansas City 11 2NFL TOTALS 134 102
95 CHRIS WORMLEYINDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHLIGHTS• 10/13 vs Cincinnati: Registered 2 tackles (1 solo).• 10/20 at Seattle: Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) and 1 QB hit.• 11/10 at Cincinnati: Registered 4 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFLs, 2 QB hits, and 1 sack.• 12/1 vs San Francisco: Recorded 4 tackles (2 solo), 1 QB hit, 1 pass defensed and
0.5 sack.• 12/12 vs New York Jets: Registered 3 tackles (3 solo).• 12/22 at Cleveland: Recorded 4 tackles (3 solo).• 12/29 vs Pittsburgh: Registered 4 tackles (1 solo).
Won 8, Lost 89/8/2019 L 3 - 33 at New England Patriots9/15/2019 L 26 - 28 Seattle Seahawks9/22/2019 L 20 - 24 at San Francisco 49ers9/30/2019 W 27 - 3 Cincinnati Bengals10/6/2019 L 23 - 26 Baltimore Ravens10/13/2019 W 24 - 17 at Los Angeles Chargers10/28/2019 W 27 - 14 Miami Dolphins11/3/2019 W 26 - 24 Indianapolis Colts11/10/2019 W 17 - 12 Los Angeles Rams11/14/2019 L 7 - 21 at Cleveland Browns11/24/2019 W 16 - 10 at Cincinnati Bengals12/1/2019 W 20 - 13 Cleveland Browns12/8/2019 W 23 - 17 at Arizona Cardinals12/15/2019 L 10 - 17 Buffalo Bills12/22/2019 L 10 - 16 at New York Jets12/29/2019 L 10-28 at Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh OpponentTotal First Downs 265 304 Rushing 75 110 Passing 147 164 Penalty 43 30 3rd Down: Made/Att 67/195 76/209 3rd Down Pct. 34.4% 36.4% 4th Down: Made/Att 2/15 10/21 4th Down Pct. 13.3% 47.6%Possession Avg. 28:42 31:18Total Net Yards 4428 4866 Avg. Per Game 276.8 304.1 Total Plays 937 1030 Avg. Per Play 4.7 4.7Net Yards Rushing 1447 1753 Avg. Per Game 90.4 109.6 Total Rushes 395 462Net Yards Passing 2981 3113 Avg. Per Game 186.3 194.6 Sacked/Yards Lost 32/233 54/342 Gross Yards 3214 3455 Attempts/Completions 510/315 514/314 Completion Pct. 61.8% 61.1% Had Intercepted 19 20Punts/Average 74/45.5 73/46.1Net Punting Avg. 40.9 40Penalties/Yards 111/893 115/1118Fumbles/Ball Lost 30/11 33/18Touchdowns 29 32 Rushing 7 7 Passing 18 23 Returns 4 2
Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT PtsTeam 47 96 89 57 0 289Opponents 67 94 49 90 3 303
Johnny Holton P P P P P P P P P P WR P P WR P P 48/5 16/2 0 16/2
PARTICIPATION
Bold denotes starter and positionP — PlayedDNP — Did Not PlaySI — Sunday InactivePS — Practice SquadPUP — Reserve/PUP List
APUP — Active PUP ListSUS — Reserve/SuspendedIR — Reserve/Injured ListDFR — Reserve/Injured; Designated For ReturnRS — Reserve/Suspended By Commissioner* — Has not signed franchise tender
Bold denotes starter and positionP — PlayedDNP — Did Not PlaySI — Sunday InactivePS — Practice SquadPUP — Reserve/PUP List
APUP — Active PUP ListSUS — Reserve/SuspendedIR — Reserve/Injured ListDFR — Reserve/Injured; Designated For ReturnRS — Reserve/Suspended By Commissioner* — Has not signed franchise tender
Rushing Player No. Opponent (Date)Rushes 23 James Conner Miami (Oct. 28)Yards 145 James Conner Miami (Oct. 28)Long 45 Trey Edmunds Indianapolis (Nov. 3)TDs 1 Six times -ReceivingReceptions 13 Jaylen Samuels Indianapolis (Nov. 3)Yards 103 JuJu Smith-Schuster Miami (Oct. 28)Long 79 James Washington at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)TDs 2 Vance McDonald Seattle (Sept. 15)PassingAttempts 47 Ben Roethlisberger at New England (Sept. 8)Completions 27 Ben Roethlisberger at New England (Sept. 8)Yards 276 Ben Roethlisberger at New England (Sept. 8)Long 79 Devlin Hodges at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)TDs 2 Five times -INTs 4 Mason Rudolph at Cleveland (Nov. 14)Punt ReturnsReturns 4 Diontae Johnson at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)Yards 87 Diontae Johnson LA Rams (Nov. 10)Long 85 Diontae Johnson LA Rams (Nov. 10)TDs 1 Diontae Johnson at Arizona (Dec. 8)Kickoff ReturnsReturns 2 Four times -Yards 43 Ryan Switzer at New England (Sept. 8)Long 26 Ryan Switzer at New England (Sept. 8)TDs - - -PuntsPunts 9 Jordan Berry LA Rams (Nov. 10)Yards 383 Jordan Berry LA Rams (Nov. 10)Avg. 52.3 Jordan Berry at San Francisco (Sept. 22)Net 48.0 Jordan Berry Indianapolis (Nov. 6)Long 69 Jordan Berry at Arizona (Dec. 8)In 20 4 Jordan Berry LA Rams (Nov. 10)Touchbacks 1 Jordan Berry Cincinnati (Sept. 30)
1 Jordan Berry at San Francisco (Sept. 22)InterceptionsInterceptions 2 Minkah Fitzpatrick Miami (Oct. 28)Long Return 96 Minkah Fitzpatrick Indianapolis (Nov. 6)TDs 1 Minkah Fitzpatrick Indianapolis (Nov. 6)TacklesTotal 12 Devin Bush at Baltimore (Dec. 29)Solo 11 Devin Bush at Baltimore (Dec. 29)Assisted 5 Four times -TFLs 3.0 Devin Bush Cincinnati (Sept. 30)
Rushing No. Player Opponent (Date)Rushes 27 Nick Chubb at Cleveland (Nov. 14)Yards 130 Gus Edwards at Baltimore (Dec. 29)Long 38 Gus Edwards at Baltimore (Dec. 29)TDs 2 Jeff Wilson Jr. at San Francisco (Sept. 22)ReceivingReceptions 10 Tyler Lockett at New England (Sept. 8)Yards 101 Tyler Boyd at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)Long 58 Philip Dorsett at New England (Sept. 8)TDs 2 Hunter Henry at LA Chargers (Oct. 13)
2 Philip Dorsett at New England (Sept. 8)2 Will Dissly Seattle (Sept. 15)
PassingAttempts 44 Philip Rivers at LA Chargers (Oct. 13)Completions 29 Russell Wilson Seattle (Sept. 15)Yards 341 Tom Brady at New England (Sept. 8)Long 58 Tom Brady at New England (Sept. 8)TDs 3 Tom Brady at New England (Sept. 8)
3 Russell Wilson Seattle (Sept. 15)3 Brian Hoyer Indianapolis (Nov. 3)
INTs 3 Lamar Jackson Baltimore (Oct. 6)3 Kyler Murray at Arizona (Dec. 8)
Punt ReturnsReturns 5 Richie James Jr. at San Francisco (Sept. 22)Yards 53 Richie James Jr. at San Francisco (Sept. 22)Long 20 Gunner Olszewski at New England (Sept. 8)TDs - - -Kickoff ReturnsReturns 4 Three times -Yards 94 Brandon Wilson at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)
94 JoJo Natson LA Rams (Nov. 10)Long 46 Cyrus Jones Baltimore (Oct. 6)TDs - - -PuntsPunts 9 Kevin Huber at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)Yards 418 Kevin Huber at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)Avg. 55.0 Andy Lee at Arizona (Dec. 8)Net 45.5 Matt Haack Miami (Oct. 28)Long 60 Andy Lee at Cleveland (Nov. 14)In 20 4 Kevin Huber at Cincinnati (Nov. 24)
4 Jamie Gillan at Cleveland (Nov. 14)Touchbacks 3 Jamie Gillan at Cleveland (Nov. 14)InterceptionsInterceptions 2 Joe Schobert at Cleveland (Nov. 14)
2 Tre’Davious White Buffalo (Dec. 15)Long Return 43 Morgan Burnett at Cleveland (Nov. 14)TDs - - -TacklesTotal 14 Cory Littleton LA Rams (Nov. 10)Solo 9 Cory Littleton LA Rams (Nov. 10)Assisted 6 Justin Jones at LA Chargers (Oct. 13)TFLs 2 Five players -Sacks 1.5 Clay Matthews Jr. LA Rams (Nov. 10)
Opponent Obtained Scoring Play Plays Yards Drive Time Score Score Qtr Time Remainingat New England Kickoff Boswell 19-yard field goal 11 74 4:43 FG 3-20 3 10:17
Opponent Obtained Scoring Play Plays Yards Drive Time TD/FG Score Qtr Time Remainingat New England Punt Gordon 20-yard pass from Brady 7 82 3:08 TD 0-7 1 4:46
at New England Punt Gostkowski 25-yard field goal 12 55 5:24 FG 0-10 2 11:52
at New England Punt Dorsett 25-yard pass from Brady 6 80 3:09 TD 0-17 2 3:49
at New England Downs Gostkowski 40-yard field goal 8 30 1:40 FG 0-20 2 0:17
at New England Kickoff Dorsett 58-yard pass from Brady 4 75 2:12 TD 3-27 3 8:05
at New England Punt Gostkowski 35-yard field goal 9 73 5:07 FG 3-30 3 0:13
at New England Downs Gostkowski 39-yard field goal 13 34 5:48 FG 3-33 4 2:06
Seattle Kickoff Dissly 14-yard pass from Wilson 12 75 6:04 TD 7-7 2 8:40
Seattle Interception Dissly 12-yard pass from Wilson 6 40 2:46 TD 10-14 3 9:49
MIN. PASSING/KICKOFF RETURNS 25 YARDS; RUNS/PUNT RETURNS 15 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
85 PR Yes Diontae Johnson at Arizona (12/8)79 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Washington at Cincinnati (11/24)76 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster at San Francisco (9/22)45 Run No Trey Edmunds Indianapolis (10/3)45 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson Miami (10/28)45 Pass No Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Seattle (9/15)45 Pass No Ben Roethlisberger to James Washington at New England (9/8)44 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)43 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson Cincinnati (9/30)40 Pass No Mason Rudolph to James Washington Indianapolis (10/3)39 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at San Francisco (9/22)35 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Deon Cain at Cincinnati (11/24)35 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Baltimore (10/6)34 KR No Kerrith Whyte Jr. Cleveland (12/1)34 Pass No Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Miami (10/28)34 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Buffalo (12/15)32 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Buffalo (12/15)31 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)30 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)30 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson LA Rams (11/10)29 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at N.Y. Jets (12/22)29 Pass No Devlin Hodges to Diontae Johnson Buffalo (12/15)28 Pass No Devlin Hodges to Tevin Jones Cleveland (12/1)27 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at NY. Jets (12/22)26 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Miami (10/28)26 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Conner at LA Chargers (10/13)26 Pass No Ben Roethlisberger to JuJu Smith-Schuster at New England (9/8)26 KR No Ryan Switzer at New England (9/8)25 Run No James Conner Miami (10/28)23 Run No Benny Snell Jr. Seattle (9/15)22 Run No Devlin Hodges at Arizona (12/8)21 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)21 Run No Kerrith Whyte Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)21 Run No James Conner Cincinnati (9/30)21 Run No Devlin Hodges Baltimore (10/6)20 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at LA Chargers (10/13)19 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Baltimore (12/29)17 Run No James Conner Buffalo (12/5)17 Run No James Conner Miami (10/28)17 Run No Diontae Johnson Cleveland (12/1)16 Run No Diontae Johnson at Arizona (12/8)16 Run No Kerrith Whyte Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)15 Run No James Conner at NY. Jets (12/22)15 Run No James Conner Buffalo (12/15)15 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Baltimore (12/29)
BIG RUN PLAYS
MIN. 15 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
45 Run No Trey Edmunds Indianapolis (10/3)25 Run No James Conner Miami (10/28)23 Run No Benny Snell Seattle (9/15)22 Run No Devlin Hodges at Arizona (12/8)21 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)21 Run No Kerrith Whyte Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)21 Run No James Conner Cincinnati (9/30)21 Run No Devlin Hodges Baltimore (10/6)20 Run No Benny Snell at LA Chargers (10/13)19 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Baltimore (12/29)17 Run No James Conner Buffalo (12/5)17 Run No James Conner Miami (10/28)17 Run No Diontae Johnson Cleveland (12/2)16 Run No Diontae Johnson at Arizona (12/8)16 Run No Kerrith Whyte Jr. at Cincinnati (11/24)15 Run No James Conner at NY. Jets (12/22)15 Run No James Conner Buffalo (12/15)15 Run No Benny Snell Jr. at Baltimore (12/29)
BIG PASS PLAYS
MIN. 25 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
79 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Washington at Cincinnati (11/24)76 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster at San Francisco (9/22)45 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson Miami (10/28)45 Pass No Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Seattle (9/15)
45 Pass No Ben Roethlisberger to James Washington at New England (9/8)
44 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)
43 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson Cincinnati (9/30)40 Pass No Mason Rudolph to James Washington Indianapolis (10/3)39 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at San Francisco (9/22)35 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Deon Cain at Cincinnati (11/24)35 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Baltimore (10/6)34 Pass No Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Miami (10/28)34 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Buffalo (12/15)32 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Buffalo (12/15)31 Pass No Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)30 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Washington Cleveland (12/1)30 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson LA Rams (11/10)29 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at N.Y. Jets (12/22)29 Pass No Devlin Hodges to Diontae Johnson Buffalo (12/15)27 Pass No Mason Rudolph to Diontae Johnson at NY. Jets (12/22)26 Pass Yes Mason Rudolph to JuJu Smith-Schuster Miami (10/28)26 Pass No Ben Roethlisberger to JuJu Smith-Schuster at New England (9/8)26 Pass Yes Devlin Hodges to James Conner at LA Chargers (10/13)
MIN. PASSING/KICKOFF RETURNS 25 YARDS; RUNS/PUNT RETURNS 15 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
58 Pass Yes Tom Brady to Philip Dorsett New England (9/8)47 Pass No Ryan Finley to Tyler Boyd at Cincinnati (11.24)44 Pass No Tom Brady to Josh Gordon New England (9/8)42 Pass No Baker Mayfield to Odell Beckham at Cleveland (11.14)41 Pass No Baker Mayfield to KhaDarel Hodge at Cleveland (11.14)40 Pass No Josh Allen to John Brown Buffalo (12/15)38 Run No Gus Edwards at Baltimore (12/29)37 Rush Yes Rashad Penny Seattle (9/15)32 Pass No Philip Rivers to Jason Moore at LA Chargers (10/13)32 Pass No Tom Brady to James White New England (9/8)32 Pass No Sam Darnold to Trevon Wesco at N.Y. Jets (12/22)31 Pass No Kyler Murry to Christian Kirk @Arizona (12/8)30 Pass No Ryan Finley to Alex Erickson at Cincinnati (11.24)30 Pass No Russell Wilson to Malik Turner Seattle (9/15)28 KR No Tavierre Thomas at Cleveland (11.14)28 Pass Yes Russell Wilson to DK Metcalf Seattle (9/15)27 Pass No Jacoby Brissett to Parris Campbell Indianapolis (10/3)27 Pass No Jimmy Garoppolo to Kyle Juszczyk at San Francisco (9/22)25 Pass No Baker Mayfield to Jarvis Landry at Cleveland (11.14)25 KR No Alex Erickson Cincinnati (9/30)25 Pass Yes Tom Brady to Phillip Dorsett New England (9/8)25 Pass No Jimmy Garoppolo to Marquise Goodwin at San Francisco (9/22)24 Rush No Marlon Mack Indianapolis (10/3)22 Rush No Todd Gurley LA Rams (11/10)22 Rush No Parris Campbell Indianapolis (10/3)21 Rush No Chris Carson Seattle (9/15)20 PR No Gunner Olszewski New England (9/8)19 Rush No Raheem Mostert at San Francisco (9/22)16 Rush No Chris Carson Seattle (9/15)16 Rush No Kareem Hunt Cleveland (12/1)16 Rush No Kareem Hunt Cleveland (12/1)16 Rush No Robert Griffin III at Baltimore (12/29)15 Rush No Russell Wilson Seattle (9/15)15 Rush No Devin Singletary Buffalo (12/15)15 Rush No Gus Edwards at Baltimore (12/29)
OPPONENT BIG RUN PLAYS
MIN. 15 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
38 Run No Gus Edwards at Baltimore (12/29)37 Rush Yes Rashad Penny Seattle (9/15)24 Rush No Marlon Mack Indianapolis (10/3)22 Rush No Parris Campbell Indianapolis (10/3)21 Rush No Chris Carson Seattle (9/15)19 Rush No Raheem Mostert at San Francisco (9/22)16 Rush No Kareem Hunt Cleveland (12/1)16 Rush No Kareem Hunt Cleveland (12/1)16 Rush No Chris Carson Seattle (9/15)15 Rush No Devin Singletary Buffalo (12/15)15 Rush No Joe Mixon Cincinnati (9/30)15 Rush No Russell Wilson Seattle (9/15)15 Rush No Gus Edwards at Baltimore (12/29)
OPPONENT BIG PASS PLAYS
MIN. 25 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
58 Pass Yes Tom Brady to Philip Dorsett New England (9/8)47 Pass No Ryan Finley to Tyler Boyd at Cincinnati (11/24)44 Pass No Tom Brady to Josh Gordon New England (9/8)42 Pass No Baker Mayfield to Odell Beckham at Cleveland (11/14)41 Pass No Baker Mayfield to KhaDarel Hodge at Cleveland (11/14)40 Pass No Josh Allen to John Brown Buffalo (12/15)32 Pass No Sam Darnold to Trevon Wesco at N.Y. Jets (12/22)32 Pass No Philip Rivers to Jason Moore at LA Chargers (10/13)32 Pass No Tom Brady to James White New England (9/8)31 Pass No Kyler Murry to Christian Kirk at Arizona (12/8)30 Pass No Ryan Finley to Alex Erickson at Cincinnati (11.24)30 Pass No Russell Wilson to Malik Turner Seattle (9/15)28 Pass Yes Russell Wilson to DK Metcalf Seattle (9/15)27 Pass No Jacoby Brissett to Parris Campbell Indianapolis (10/3)27 Pass No Jimmy Garoppolo to Kyle Juszczyk at San Francisco (9/22)25 Pass No Baker Mayfield to Jarvis Landry at Cleveland (11.14)25 Pass No Jimmy Garoppolo to Marquise Goodwin at San Francisco (9/22)
20 PR No Braxston Berrios at N.Y. Jets (Dec. 22)20 PR No Gunner Olszewski New England (9/8)18 PR No JoJo Natson LA Rams (11/10)15 PR No Richie James Jr. at San Francisco (9/22)
OPPONENT BIG KICKOFF RETURN PLAYS
MIN. 25 YARDS
Yards Type TD Player(s) Opponent
38 KR No Parris Campbell Indianapolis (10/3)31 KR No Zach Pascal Indianapolis (10/3)30 KR No JoJo Natson LA Rams (11/10)29 KR No Desmond King II at LA Chargers (10/13)28 KR No Tavierre Thomas at Cleveland (11/14)26 KR No Troymaine Pope at LA Chargers (10/13)26 KR No Richie James Jr. at San Francisco (9/22)25 KR No Alex Erickson Cincinnati (9/30)
Date Opponent Player No. Yds. Avg. Lg. TDOct. 28 Miami James Conner 23 145 6.3 25 1
STEELERS 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Date Opponent Player No. Yds. Avg. Lg. TDOct. 28 Miami JuJu Smith-Schuster 5 103 20.6 34 1Dec. 1 Cleveland James Washington 4 111 27.8 44 1
STEELERS 300-YARD PASSING GAMES
Date Opponent Player Att. Cpm. Yds. TD-Int. Rtg.
OPPONENT 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES
Date Opponent Player No. Yds. Avg. Lg. TDDec. 29 at Baltimore Gus Edwards 21 130 6.2 38 0
OPPONENT 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES
Date Opponent Player No. Yds. Avg. Lg. TDOct. 13 at LA Chargers Hunter Henry 8 100 12.5 21 2Nov. 24 at Cincinnati Tyler Boyd 5 101 20.2 47 1
OPPONENT 300-YARD PASSING GAMES
Date Opponent Player Att. Cpm. Yds. TD-Int. Rtg.Sept. 8 at New England Tom Brady 36 24 341 3-0 124.9Sept. 15 Seattle Russell Wilson 35 29 300 3-0 131.0Oct. 13 at LA Chargers Philip Rivers 44 26 320 2-2 77.8
BEN ROETHLISBERGER IN CLOSE GAMESOverall Record in Games Decided By Six Points or Less – 52-33-1
Date Opponent Att Comp Yds 10/17/04 at Dallas 24-20 W +411/21/04 at Cincinnati 19-14 W +512/5/04 at Jacksonville 17-16 W +112/18/05 at N.Y. Giants 33-30 W +39/25/05 NEW ENGLAND 23-20 L -310/10/05 at San Diego 24-22 W +210/31/05 BALTIMORE 20-19 W +110/22/06 at Atlanta 41-38 (OT) L -311/19/06 at Cleveland 24-20 W +412/31/06 at Cincinnati 23-17 (OT) W +610/21/07 at Denver 31-28 L -311/11/07 CLEVELAND 31-28 W +311/18/07 at N.Y. Jets 19-16 (OT) L -311/26/07 MIAMI 3-0 W +39/14/08 at Cleveland 10-6 W +49/29/08 BALTIMORE * 23-20 (OT) W +310/5/08 at Jacksonville 26-21 W +511/9/08 INDIANAPOLIS 24-20 L -411/16/08 SAN DIEGO 11-10 W +112/14/08 at Baltimore 13-9 W +49/10/09 TENNESSEE 13-10 (OT) W +39/20/09 at Chicago 17-14 L -39/27/09 at Cincinnati 23-20 L -311/22/09 at Kansas City 27-24 L -312/6/09 OAKLAND 27-24 L -312/20/09 GREEN BAY 27-26 W +112/27/09 BALTIMORE 23-20 W +310/24/10 at Miami 23-22 W +111/8/10 at Cincinnati 27-21 W +611/28/10 at Buffalo * 19-16 (OT) W +312/5/10 at Baltimore 13-10 W +312/19/10 N.Y. JETS 22-17 L -59/25/11 at Indianapolis 23-20 W +310/16/11 JACKSONVILLE 17-13 W +411/6/11 BALTIMORE 23-20 L -311/27/11 at Kansas City 13-9 W +41/1/12 at Cleveland 13-9 W +49/23/12 at Oakland 34-31 L -310/7/12 PHILADELPHIA 16-14 W +210/11/12 at Tennessee 26-23 L -311/4/12 at N.Y. Giants 24-20 W +411/12/12 KANSAS CITY* 16-13 (OT) W +312/16/12 at Dallas* 27-24 (OT) L -312/23/12 CINCINNATI 13-10 L -310/20/13 BALTIMORE 19-16 W +310/27/13 at Oakland 21-18 L -311/28/13 at Baltimore 22-20 L -212/8/13 MIAMI 34-28 L -69/7/14 CLEVELAND 30-27 W +39/28/14 TAMPA BAY 27-24 L -311/17/14 at Tennessee 27-24 W +311/30/14 NEW ORLEANS 35-32 L -39/27/15 at St. Louis 12-6 W +611/1/15 CINCINNATI 16-10 L -6*Overtime
BEN ROETHLISBERGER IN CLOSE GAMESOverall Record in Games Decided By Six Points or Less – 52-33-1
Date Opponent Att Comp Yds 11/8/15 OAKLAND 38-35 W +312/27/15 at Baltimore 20-17 L -311/13/16 DALLAS 35-30 L -512/18/16 at Cincinnati 24-20 W +412/25/16 BALTIMORE 31-27 W +49/10/17 at Cleveland 21-18 W +39/24/17 at Chicago* 23-17 (OT) L -610/15/17 at Kansas City 19-13 W +610/29/17 at Detroit 20-15 W +511/12/17 at Indianapolis 20-17 W +311/26/17 GREEN BAY 31-28 W +312/417 at Cincinnati 23-20 W +312/10/17 BALTIMORE 39-38 W +112/17/17 NEW ENGLAND 27-24 L -31/14/18 JACKSONVILLE 45-42 L -39/9/18 at Cleveland 21-21 T 09/16/18 KANSAS CITY 42-37 L -59/24/18 at Tampa Bay 30-27 W +311/18/18 at Jacksonville 20-16 W +412/2/18 L.A. Chargers 33-30 L -312/9/18 at Oakland 24-21 L -312/23/18 at New Orleans 31-28 L -312/30/18 CINCINNATI 16-13 W +3
Post-Season Record in Games Decided By Six Points or Less – 5-31/15/05 N.Y. JETS * # 20-17 W +31/15/06 at Indianapolis # 21-18 W +31/5/08 JACKSONVILLE # 31-29 L -22/1/08 vs. Arizona # 27-23 W +41/23/11 N.Y. JETS # 24-19 W +52/5/11 vs. Green Bay # 31-25 L -61/8/12 at Denver # 29-23 (OT) L -61/15/17 at Kansas City# 18-16 W +2*Overtime
BEN ROETHLISBERGER'S CAREER RUSHING TDSREGULAR-SEASON: 19
Date Opponent Play Result10/10/04 CLEVELAND Roethlisberger 6-yd. run W, 34-2310/10/05 at San Diego Roethlisberger 7-yd. run W, 24-2212/18/05 at Minnesota Roethlisberger 3-yd. run W, 18-31/1/06 DETROIT Roethlisberger 7-yd. run W, 35-2112/7/06 CLEVELAND Roethlisberger 2-yd. run W, 27-712/17/06 at Carolina Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 37-311/11/07 CLEVELAND Roethlisberger 30-yd. run W, 31-2812/2/07 CINCINNATI Roethlisberger 6-yd. run W, 24-1011/3/08 at Washington Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 23-611/20/08 CINCINNATI Roethlisberger 8-yd. run W, 27-109/20/09 at Chicago Roethlisberger 2-yd. run L, 17-149/27/09 at Cincinnati Roethlisberger 1-yd. run L, 23-2011/21/10 OAKLAND Roethlisberger 16-yd. run W, 35-312/23/10 CAROLINA Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 27-312/22/13 at Green Bay Roethlisberger 13-yd. run W, 38-3111/6/16 at Baltimore Roethlisberger 4-yd. run L, 21-149/16/18 KANSAS CITY Roethlisberger 3-yd. run L, 42-3711/4/18 at Baltimore Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 23-1611/18/18 at Jacksonville Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 20-16
POSTSEASON – 3Date Opponent Play Result1/2/06 at Denver Roethlisberger 4-yd. run W, 34-172/5/06 vs. Seattle Roethlisberger 1-yd. run W, 21-101/23/11 N.Y. JETS Roethlisberger 2-yd. run W, 24-19
Ben Roethlisberger’s Career Touchdown Passes (By Target): (393 Total)REGULAR SEASON – 363Antonio Brown (74); Heath Miller (41); Hines Ward (40); Mike Wallace (29); Santonio Holmes (18); Martavis Bryant (14); JuJu Smith-Schuster (13); Jerricho Cotchery (12); Emmanuel Sanders (11); Nate Washington (11); Jesse James (9); Le’Veon Bell (7); Matt Spaeth (7); Markus Wheaton (7); Plaxico Burress (6); ); Vance McDonald (5); Mewelde Moore (4); Willie Parker (4); Eli Rogers (4); Jerame Tuman (4); Najeh Davenport (3); Xavier Grimble (3); Antwaan Randle El (3); Jaylen Samuels (3); Sammie Coates (2); Darrius Heyward-Bey (2); Will Johnson (2); Rashard Mendenhall (2); Leonard Pope (2); Isaac Redman (2); Jay Riemersma (2); James Conner (1); Ladarius Green (1); Cobi Hamilton (1); Verron Haynes (1); Justin Hunter (1); David Johnson (1); Dan Kreider (1); Lance Moore (1); Quincy Morgan (1); Derek Moye (1); Roosevelt Nix (1); Michael Palmer (1); Weslye Saunders (1); Ryan Switzer (1); James Washington (1); DeAngelo Williams (1); Cedrick Wilson (1).
POSTSEASON – 30Hines Ward (6); Antonio Brown (4); Heath Miller (4); Martavis Bryant (3); Santonio Holmes (3); Cedrick Wilson (2); Le’Veon Bell (1); Plaxico Burress (1); Jerricho Cotchery (1); Cobi Hamil-ton (1); Willie Parker (1); Antwaan Randle El (1); JuJu Smith-Schuster (1); Mike Wallace (1).
100-YARD GAMES (RUSHING) – Regular Season (5)Date Opponent Att. Yds. Avg. TDs Result9/9/18 at Cleveland 31 135 4.4 2 T10/7/18 ATLANTA 21 110 5.2 2 W10/14/18 at Cincinnati 19 111 5.8 2 W10/28/18 CLEVELAND 24 146 6.1 2 W11/4/18 at Baltimore 24 107 4.5 0 W10/28/19 MIAMI 23 145 6.3 1 W
MULTI-TOUCHDOWN GAMES – Regular Season (5)Date Opponent Att. Yds. Avg. TDs Result9/9/18 at Cleveland 31 135 4.4 2 T10/7/18 ATLANTA 21 110 5.2 2 W10/14/18 at Cincinnati 19 111 5.8 2 W10/28/18 CLEVELAND 24 146 6.1 2 W12/2/18 L.A. CHARGERS 15 60 4.0 2 L10/13/19 at L.A. Chargers 16 41 2.6 2 W
RB JAYLEN SAMUELS
100-YARD GAMES (RUSHING) – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Att. Yds. Avg. TDs Result12/16/18 NEW ENGLAND 19 142 7.5 0 W
WR JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER
100-YARD GAMES (RECEIVING) – Regular Season (12)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result10/29/17 at Detroit 193 7 27.6 97T 1 W12/17/17 NEW ENGLAND 114 6 19.0 69 0 L12/31/17 CLEVELAND 143 9 15.9 46 1 W9/9/18 at Cleveland 119 5 23.8 67 0 T9/16/18 KANSAS CITY 121 13 9.3 21 1 L:9/24/18 at Tampa Bay 116 9 12.9 43 0 W10/14/18 at Cincinnati 111 7 15.9 29 0 W11/18/18 at Jacksonville 104 8 13.0 35 0 W1125/18 at Denver 189 13 14.5 97T 1 L12/9/18 at Oakland 130 8 16.3 43 2 L12/23/18 at New Orleans 115 11 10.5 23 0 L11/28/19 MIAMI 103 5 20.6 34 1 W
SEVEN OR MORE RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (11)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result10/29/17 at Detroit 7 193 27.6 97T 1 W12/31/17 CLEVELAND 9 143 15.9 46 1 W9/16/18 KANSAS CITY 13 121 9.3 21 1 L9/24/18 at Tampa Bay 9 116 12.9 43 0 W10/14/18 at Cincinnati 7 111 15.9 29 0 W11/4/18 at Baltimore 7 78 11.1 22 0 W11/18/18 at Jacksonville 8 104 13.0 35 0 W1125/18 at Denver 13 189 14.5 97T 1 L12/9/18 at Oakland 8 130 16.3 43 2 L12/23/18 at New Orleans 11 115 10.5 23 0 L10/6/19 BALTIMORE 7 75 10.7 35 1 L
MULTI-TOUCHDOWN GAMES – Regular Season (2)Date Opponent Rec. Yds. Avg. Lg. TD Result12/31/17 CLEVELAND 9 143 15.9 46 *2 W12/9/18 at Oakland 8 130 16.3 43 2 L*KR TD
WR JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER
40+ YARD RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (13)Date Opponent Lg Result10/29/17 at Detroit 97T W11/25/18 at Denver 97T L11/8/18 CAROLINA 75T W12/17/17 NEW ENGLAND 69 L9/9/18 at Cleveland 67 T10/29/17 at Detroit 41 W11/12/17 at Indianapolis 44 W12/25/17 at Houston 49 W12/31/17 CLEVELAND 46 W9/24/18 at Tampa Bay 43 W12/9/18 at Oakland 43 L9/15/19 SEATTLE 45 L9/22/19 at San Francisco 76T L
KICKOFF RETURNS OF 30+ YARDS (1)Date Opponent Yds Returned to Result of Ensuing Drive12/31/17 CLEVELAND 96T --- Touchdown (0-0; 0:12)
100-YARD GAMES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result9/24/18 at Tampa Bay 112 4 28.0 75T 1 W
5 OR MORE RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (6)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result11/29/15 ARIZONA 6 71 11.8 20 1 L12/27/15 at Detroit 5 61 12.2 26 1 L10/1/18 BALTIMORE 5 62 12.4 33 0 L10/14/18 at Cincinnati 7 68 9.7 26 0 W9/15/19 SEATTLE 7 38 5.4 8 0 L11/3/19 INDIANAPOLIS 5 30 6.0 13 1 W
40+ YARD RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (2)Date Opponent Lg Result9/24/18 at Tampa Bay 75T W12/23/18 at New Orleans 49 L
WR JAMES WASHINGTON
100-YARD GAMES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result12/1/19 CLEVELAND 111 4 27.8 44T 1 W
5 OR MORE RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result11/10/19 L.A. RAMS 90 6 15.0 34 1 W12/15/19 BUFFALO 83 5 16.6 34 0 L12/22/19 at N.Y. Jets 41 5 8.2 13 0 L
WR DIONTAE JOHNSON
SEVEN OR MORE RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Yds Rec Avg Lg TD Result12/22/19 at N.Y. Jets 8 81 10.1 29T 1 L
MULTI-TOUCHDOWN GAMES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Rec. Yds. Avg. Lg. TD Result12/8/19 at Arizona 6 60 10.0 18 *2 W*PR TD
40+ YARD RECEPTIONS – Regular Season (2)Date Opponent Lg Result9/30/19 CINCINNATI 43 W10/29/19 MIAMI 45T W
PUNT RETURNS OF 20+ YARDS (1)Date Opponent Yds Returned to Result of Ensuing Drive12/8/19 at Arizona 85T --- Return Touchdown
DE TYSON ALUALU
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result12/31/17 CLEVELAND 2.0 15 W
LB MARK BARRON
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (2)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/30/19 CINCINNATI 11 8 3 W11/10/19 L.A. RAMS 10 10 0 W
K CHRIS BOSWELL
50+YARD FIELD GOALS – Regular Season (8)Date Opponent Length Result10/18/15 ARIZONA 51 W12/6/15 INDIANAPOLIS 51 W11/16/17 TENNESSEE 50 W11/26/17 GREEN BAY 53 W12/10/17 BALTIMORE 52 W12/17/17 NEW ENGLAND 51 L11/8/18 CAROLINA 50 W11/3/19 INDIANAPOLIS 51 W
GAME-WINNING FGS (1 Minute of Regulation/Overtime) – Regular Season (5)Date Opponent Length Clock11/18/15 OAKLAND 18 0:0211/12/17 at Indianapolis 33 0:0011/26/17 GREEN BAY 53 0:0012/4/17 at Cincinnati 38 0:0012/10/17 BALTIMORE 46 0:42
GAME-WINNING FGS (1 Minute of Regulation/Overtime) – Postseason (1)Date Opponent Length Clock1/9/16 at Cincinnati 35 0:14
LB DEVIN BUSH
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/8/19 at New England 11 7 4 L9/22/19 at San Francisco 10 7 3 L12/29/19 at Baltimore 12 11 1 L
LB BUD DUPREE
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result12/11/16 at Buffalo 2.5 11.0 W11/3/19 INDIANAPOLIS 2.0 15.0 W12/1/19 CLEVELAND 1.5 7 W
S TERRELL EDMUNDS
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/15/19 SEATTLE 11 8 3 L9/22/19 at San Francisco 10 7 3 L12/15/19 BUFFALO 11 10 1 L
MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONS – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent INTs Yds. Result10/28/19 MIAMI 2 6 W
CB JOE HADEN
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/14/14 NEW ORLEANS 10 6 4 W11/16/14 HOUSTON 13 10 3 L12/16/18 NEW ENGLAND 12 8 4 w
MULTIPLE INTERCEPTIONS – Regular Season (3)Date Opponent INTs Yds. Result11/17/13 at Cincinnati 2 44 L9/18/16 BALTIMORE 2 9 L12/8/19 at Arizona 2 4 W
CB MIKE HILTON
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result12/25/17 at Houston 3.0 28 W
DT CAMERON HEYWARD
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (9)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result12/21/14 KANSAS CITY 1.5 10.0 W10/2/16 KANSAS CITY 3.0 16.0 W10/1/17 at Baltimore 2.0 14.0 W11/16/17 TENNESSEE 2.0 23.0 W11/26/17 GREEN BAY 2.0 7.0 W12/25/17 at Houston 2.0 3.0 W10/7/18 ATLANTA 1.5 8.5 W11/8/18 CAROLINA 2.0 15.0 W12/30/18 CINCINNATI 2.0 15.0 W9/30/19 CINCINNATI 2.5 23.0 W
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result12/8/13 MIAMI 12 8 4 L
DE STEPHON TUITT
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (4)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result9/20/15 SAN FRANCISCO 1.5 7.0 W1/3/16 at Cleveland 2.0 16.0 W11/20/16 at Cleveland 2.0 14.0 W9/15/19 SEATTLE 2.5 15.0 L
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result10/1/15 BALTIMORE 10 10 0 L
LB T.J. WATT
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (8)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result9/10/17 at Cleveland 2.0 11 W9/9/18 at Cleveland 3.0 16 T10/7/18 ATLANTA 3.0 25 W11/18/18 at Jacksonville 2.0 11 W9/30/19 CINCINNATI 1.5 9 W10/28/19 MIAMI 2.0 16.0 W11/3/19 INDIANAPOLIS 1.5 13.0 W11/10/19 L.A. RAMS 2.0 15 W
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/9/18 at Cleveland 11 8 3 T
LB VINCE WILLIAMS
1.5 SACKS OR MORE – Regular Season (1)Date Opponent Sacks Yds. Lost Result10/15/17 at Kansas City 2.0 15.0 W W
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Regular Season (4)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result9/29/13 vs. Minnesota (London) 10 6 4 L10/2/16 KANSAS CITY 15 13 2 W9/9/18 at Cleveland 12 4 8 T11/18/18 at Jacksonville 10 6 4 W
10 OR MORE TACKLES – Postseason (1)Date Opponent Tackles U A Result1/14/18 JACKSONVILLE 10 6 4 L
Date Opponent Total Sacks-Yards Player (sack-yards)Sept. 8 at New England 1-7 Bud Dupree (1-7)Sept. 15 Seattle 4-26 Stephon Tuitt (2.5-15), T.J. Watt (1-8), Mark Barron (0.5-3)Sept. 22 at San Francisco 1-9 Stephon Tuitt (1-9)Sept. 30 Cincinnati 8-69 Cameron Heyward (2.5-23), T.J. Watt (1.5-9), Devin Bush (1-9), Bud Dupree (1-11), Javon Hargrave (1-9), Tyson Alualu (1-8)Oct. 6 Baltimore 5-22 Vince Williams (1.0-6), T.J. Watt (1.0-6), Bud Dupree (1.0-4), Cameron Heyward (1.0-3), Javon Hargrave (1.0-3)Oct. 13 at LA Chargers 1-4 T.J. Watt (0.5-2), Anthony Chickillo (0.5-2)Oct. 28 Miami 4-20 T.J. Watt (2.0-16), Cameron Heyward (1.0-4), Bud Dupree (1.0-0)Nov. 3 Indianapolis 5-38 Bud Dupree (2.0-15), T.J. Watt (1.5-13),Mike Hilton (1.0-6), Mark Barron (0.5-4)Nov. 10 LA Rams 4-25 T.J. Watt (2.0-15), Javon Hargrave (1.0-0), Cameron Heyward (1-10)Nov. 14 at Cleveland 1-4 T.J. Watt (1-4)Nov. 24 at Cincinnati 4-34 Cameron Heyward (1-8); Mark Barron (1-9); T.J. Watt (1-9); Bud Dupree (1-8)Dec. 1 Cleveland 5-23 Bud Dupree (1.5-7); Javon Hargrave (1.0-8); Cam Heyward (0.5-1); T.J. Watt (1.0-6); Cameron Sutton (1.0-1)Dec. 8 at Arizona 5-24 Mark Barron (1.0-5); Bud Dupree (1.0-4); Vince Williams (1.0-8); Cameron Heyward (1.0-5); TEAM (1.0-6)Dec. 15 Buffalo 1-8 Vince Williams (0.5); T.J. Watt (0.5)Dec. 22 at N.Y. Jets 2-9 T.J. Watt (1.0); Bud Dupree (1.0)Dec. 29 at Baltimore 3-15 Bud Dupree (1.0); Cameron Heyward (1.0); T.J. Watt (0.5); Hilton (0.5)
QUARTERBACK HITS (115)
Date Opponent Total Hits Player (number)Sept. 8 at New England 5 T.J. Watt (3), Bud Dupree (1), Mike Hilton (1)Sept. 15 Seattle 6 Stephon Tuitt (3), T.J. Watt (1), Bud Dupree (1), Mark Barron (1)Sept. 22 at San Francisco 8 Terrell Edmunds (2), T.J. Watt (2), Stephon Tuitt (1), Javon Hargrave (1), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1), Bud Dupree (1)Sept. 30 Cincinnati 12 Cameron Heyward (3), T.J. Watt (3), Stephon Tuitt (2), Devin Bush (1), Bud Dupree (1), Javon Hargrave (1), Tyson Alualu (1)Oct. 6 Baltimore 6 Cameron Heyward (2), Vince Williams (1), T.J. Watt (1), Bud Dupree (1), Javon Hargrave (1)Oct. 13 at LA Chargers 6 T.J. Watt (4), Anthony Chickillo (1), Stephon Tuitt (1)Oct. 28 Miami 10 T.J. Watt (3), Cameron Heyward (2), Vince Williams (2), Bud Dupree (1), Tyson Alualu (1), Mike Hilton (1)Nov. 3 Indianapolis 9 T.J. Watt (3), Bud Dupree (3), Mike Hilton (1), Cameron Heyward (1), Mark Barron (1)Nov. 10 LA Rams 9 Cameron Heyward (3), T.J. Watt (2), Javon Hargrave (1), Vince Williams (1), Mike Hilton (1), Jordan Dangerfield (1)Nov. 14 at Cleveland 3 T.J. Watt (2), Cameron Heyward (1)Nov. 24 at Cincinnati 8 Cameron Heyward (4); Mark Barron (1); Devin Bush (1); T.J. Watt (1); Bud Dupree (1)Dec. 1 Cleveland 7 Bud Dupree (2); T.J. Watt (2); Javon Hargrave (1); Cam Heyward (1); Cameron Sutton (1).Dec. 8 at Arizona 6 Mark Barron (1); Bud Dupree (1); Vince Williams (1); Cameron Heyward (1); T.J. Watt (1); Tyson Alualu (1)Dec. 15 Buffalo 5 Vince Williams (2); T.J. Watt (2); Cameron Heyward (1)Dec. 22 at N.Y. Jets 6 T.J. Watt (2); Cameron Heyward (1); Bud Dupree (1); Javon Hargrave (1); Vince Williams (1)Dec. 29 at Baltimore 8 T.J. Watt (2); Bud Dupree (2); Cameron Heyward (2); Vince Williams (1); Mike Hilton (1)
PASSES DEFENSED (83)
Date Opponent Total Passes Defensed Player (number)Sept. 8 at New England 1 Terrell Edmunds (1)Sept. 15 Seattle 2 Terrell Edmunds (1), Steven Nelson (1)Sept. 22 at San Francisco 4 T.J. Watt (2), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1), Bud Dupree (1)Sept. 30 Cincinnati 6 Mike Hilton (2), Mark Barron (1), Devin Bush (1), Joe Haden (1), Cam Sutton (1)Oct. 6 Baltimore 7 Vince Williams (1), Devin Bush (1), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1), Mike Hilton (1), Steven Nelson (1), Kameron Kelly (1), Cameron Sutton (1)
Oct. 13 at LA Chargers 10Cameron Sutton (3), Devin Bush (1), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1), Terrell Edmunds (1), Tyson Alualu (1), T.J. Watt (1), Joe Haden (1), Daniel McCullers (1)
Oct. 28 Miami 4 Minkah Fitzpatrick (2), Cameron Heyward (1), Mike Hilton (1)Nov. 3 Indianapolis 3 Joe Haden (1), Minkah Fitzpatrick (1), Devin Bush (1)Nov. 10 LA Rams 13 Joe Haden (5), Minkah Fitzpatrick (2), Cameron Heyward (2), Mark Barron (1), Trey Edmunds (1), Steven Nelson (1), Terrell Edmunds (1)Nov. 14 at Cleveland 3 Steven Nelson (1), T.J. Watt (1), Mike Hilton (1)Nov. 24 at Cincinnati 8 Mike Hilton (3); Joe Haden (3); Steven Nelson (1); T.J. Watt (1)Dec. 1 Cleveland 5 Mike Hilton (2); Bud Dupree (1); Minkah Fitzpatrick (1); Joe Haden (1).Dec. 8 at Arizona 3 Joe Haden (2); T.J. Watt (1)Dec. 15 Buffalo 4 Cameron Heyward (1); Steven Nelson (1); T.J. Watt (1); Tyson Alualu (1)Dec. 22 at N.Y. Jets 3 Joe Haden (1); Mark Barron (1); Mike Hilton (1)Dec. 29 at Baltimore 3 Steven Nelson (1); Joe Haden (1); Cameron Heyward (1)
Sept. 8 at New England 1 Interception (Ben Roethlisberger) - PuntSept. 15 Seattle 1 Interception (Mason Rudolph) - TouchdownSept. 22 at San Francisco 2 Interception (Mason Rudolph) - Touchdown
Fumble (Maurkice Pouncey) - End of halfInterception (Devlin Hodges) - Field goalInterception (Devlin Hodges) - PuntInterception (Devlin Hodges) - End of game
Dec. 22 at N.Y. Jets 2 Interception (Devlin Hodges) - PuntInterception (Devlin Hodges) - Punt
OVERTIME GAME WON By Steelers – Pittsburgh 27, Cleveland 24, 1/1/17 By Opponent – Chicago 23, Pittsburgh 17, 9/24/17
Tie Game Home – Pittsburgh 34, Atlanta 34, 11/10/02 Away – Pittsburgh 21, at Cleveland 21, 9/9/18
Shutout By Steelers – Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 0, 12/24/11 By Opponent – Jacksonville 9, Pittsburgh 0, 9/18/06
Kickoff Returned for a TD By Steelers – JuJu Smith Schuster (96 yards) vs. Cleveland, 12/31/17 By Opponent – Jacoby Jones (108 yards) vs. Baltimore, 11/2/14
Punt Returned for a TD By Steelers – Diontae Johnson (85 yards) vs. Arizona, 12/8/19 By Opponent – Desmond King II (73 yards) vs. LA Chargers, 12/2/18
Intercepted Pass Returned for a TD By Steelers – Minkah Fitzpatrick vs. Indianapolis, 11/3/19 By Opponent – Shawn Williams vs. Cincinnati, 12/30/18
Fumble Returned for a TD By Steelers – Minkah Fitzpatrick (43 yards) vs. Los Angeles Rams, 11/10/19 By Opponent – Jordan Richards (0 yards) at Baltimore Ravens, 12/31/19
Blocked Punt By Steelers – Roosevelt Nix vs. Atlanta, 10/7/18 By Opponent – Javorius Allen at Baltimore, 11/6/16
Blocked Punt for a TD By Steelers – Tyler Matakevich (0-yard recovered by Anthony Chickillo) at Cleveland, 9/10/17 By Opponent – Chris Moore (14 yards) at Baltimore, 11/6/16
Blocked Field Goal By Steelers – J.J. Fort at New Orleans, 12/23/18 By Opponent – Justin Simmons at Denver, 11/25/18
Blocked Field Goal for a TD By Steelers – Bob O’Neill (73 yards) vs. Chicago Cards, 10/13/57 By Opponent – Chris Moore (14 yards) at Baltimore, 11/6/16
Blocked PAT By Steelers – Cameron Heyward vs. Indianapolis, 11/3/19 By Opponent – Margus Hunt at Indianapolis, 11/12/17
Safety Scored By Steelers – 10/28/18 vs. Cleveland (Penalty on Desmond Harrison enforced in end zone) By Opponent – 12/31/19 at Baltimore Ravens (Devlin Hodges called for intentional grounding in the endzone)
Two 100-Yard Rushers in Same Game By Steelers – 9/21/14 at Carolina (Le’Veon Bell 147, LeGarrette Blount 118) By Opponent – None
200 Yards Rushing By Steelers – Le’Veon Bell (236 yards) at Buffalo, 12/11/16 By Opponent – Jay Ajayi (204 yards) at Miami, 10/16/16
300 Yards Passing By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger (380 yards) at New Orleans, 12/23/18 By Opponent – Drew Brees (326 yards) at New Orleans, 12/23/18
400 Yards Passing By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger (402 yards) at Denver, 11/25/18 By Opponent – Ryan Fitzpatrick (411 yards) at Tampa Bay,9/24/18
500 Yards Passing By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger (506 yards) vs. Baltimore, 12/10/17 By Opponent – None
200 Yards Receiving By Steelers – Markus Wheaton (201 yards) at Seattle, 11/29/15 By Opponent – A.J. Green (224 yards) at Cincinnati, 12/7/14
Four TD Passes By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger vs. Green Bay, 11/26/17 By Opponent – Derek Carr vs. Oakland, 11/8/15
Five TD Passes By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger vs. Carolina, 11/8/18 By Opponent – Russell Wilson at Seattle, 11/29/15
Six TD Passes By Steelers – Ben Roethlisberger vs. Baltimore, 11/2/14 By Opponent – Patrick Mahomes vs. Kansas City, 9/16/18
Three TD Receptions By Steelers – Antonio Brown vs. Tennessee, 11/16/17 By Opponent – Doug Baldwin at Seattle, 11/29/15
Four TD Receptions By Steelers – Roy Jefferson vs. Atlanta, 11/3/68 By Opponent – Don Beebe at Buffalo, 9/8/91
Three TDs Rushing By Steelers – Le’Veon Bell at Buffalo, 12/11/16 By Opponent – Arlen Harris vs. St. Louis, 10/26/03
Four Field Goals By Steelers – Chris Boswell vs. Indianapolis, 11/3/19 By Opponent – Justin Tucker at Baltimore, 12/31/1
Five Field Goals By Steelers – Chris Boswell at Cincinnati, 10/22/17 By Opponent – Matt Prater at Detroit, 10/29/17
Six Field Goals By Steelers – Chris Boswell at Cincinnati, 12/18/16 By Opponent – Todd Peterson vs. Seattle, 9/26/99
Three Interceptions By Steelers – Darren Perry at Cleveland, 9/11/94 By Opponent – Dick Anderson (4) at Miami, 12/3/73
Four Interceptions By Steelers – Jack Butler vs. Washington, 12/13/53 By Opponent – Dick Anderson at Miami, 12/3/73
Three Sacks By Steelers – T.J. Watt vs. Atlanta, 10/17/18 By Opponent – Terrell Suggs at Baltimore, 9/11/11
Four Sacks By Steelers – Joey Porter at Tampa Bay, 10/21/01 By Opponent – Alfred Williams vs. Cincinnati, 10/16/94
Five Sacks By Steelers – Joe Greene at Houston, 12/10/72 By Opponent – None
Gained 500 Yards of Total Offense By Steelers – 527 (75 rushing, 452 passing) at Denver, 11/25/18 By Opponent – 610 (197 rushing, 413 passing) at New England, 11/3/13
Limited Team to Under 100 Yards of Total Offense By Steelers – 98 (81 rushing, 17 passing), 10/29/06 at Oakland By Opponent – 53 (36 rushing, 17 passing), 9/10/89 vs. Cleveland
Three Interceptions (TEAM) By Steelers – vs. Arizona, 12/8/19 By Opponent – vs. Buffalo (4), 12/15/19
Four Interceptions (TEAM) By Steelers – vs. Tennessee 11/16/17 By Opponent – vs. Buffalo, 12/15/19
Five Interceptions (TEAM) By Steelers – vs. New England, 12/5/93 By Opponent – vs. Jacksonville, 10/8/17
Five Takeaways (TEAM) By Steelers – (5) at San Francisco, 9/22/19, (2 INT, 3 FUM) By Opponent – (5) vs. Buffalo, 12/15/19 (4 INT, 1 FUM)
Six Takeaways (TEAM) By Steelers – (7) at Tennessee, 9/19/10, (3 INT, 4 FUM) By Opponent – (6) at Cleveland, 9/9/18 (4 INT, 2 FUM)
Two 100-Yard Receivers in Same Game By Steelers – at New Orleans (Brown 185, Smith-Schuster 115), 12/23/18 By Opponent – vs. Kansas City (Kelce 109, Watkins 100), 9/16/18
100 Yards Rushing By Steelers – at Cincinnati (38-160), 11/24/19 By Opponent – at Cleveland (38-130), 12/15/19
200 Yards Rushing By Steelers – at Buffalo (42-240), 12/11/16 By Opponent – at Baltimore (44-223), 12/31/19
100-Yard Rusher and 100-Yard Receiver By Steelers – vs. Miami (Conner 145, Smith-Schuster 103), 11/28/19 By Opponent – vs. Dallas (Elliott 114, Bryant 116), 11/13/16
100-Yard Rusher and Two 100-Yard Receivers By Steelers – at Cincinnati (Conner 111, Smith-Schuster 111, Brown 105), 10/7/18 By Opponent – at New England (Ridley 115, Gronkowski 143, Dobson 130), 11/3/13
100-Yard Rusher, 300-Yard Passer and 100-Yard Receiver By Steelers – at Cleveland (Conner 135, Roethlisberger 335,Smith-Schuster 119), 9/9/18 By Opponent – vs. Dallas (Elliott 114, Prescott 319, Bryant 116), 11/13/16
100-Yard Rusher, 300-Yard Passer and Two 100-Yard Receivers By Steelers – at Cincinnati (Conner 111, Smith-Schuster 111, Brown 105, Roethlisberger 369), 10/14/18 By Opponent – at New England (Ridley 115, Brady 432, Gronkowski 143, Dobson 130), 11/3/13
100-Yard Rusher and 300-Yard Passer By Steelers – vs. Indianapolis (D. Williams 134, Roethlisberger 364), 12/6/15 By Opponent – at New England (Ridley 115, Brady 432), 11/3/13
100-Yard Receiver and 300-Yard Passer By Steelers – at Denver (Smith-Schuster 189, Roethlisberger 462), 11/25/18 By Opponent – at Los Angeles Chargers (Henry 100, Rivers 320), 10/13/19
Two 100-Yard Receivers and 300-Yard Passer By Steelers – at New Orleans (Brown 185, Smith-Schuster 115, Roethlisberger 462), 12/23/18 By Opponent – vs. Kansas City (Kelce 109, Watkins 100, Mahomes 326), 9/16/18
100-Yard Rusher, 100-Yard Receiver, 200-Yard Receiver and 400-Yard Passer By Steelers – vs. Atlanta (Zereoue 123, Burress 253, Ward 139, Maddox 473), 11/10/02 By Opponent – None
100-Yard Rusher, Two 100-Yard Receivers and 400-Yard Passer By Steelers – vs. Atlanta (Zereoue 123, Burress 253, Ward 139, Maddox 473), 11/10/02 By Opponent – at New England (Ridley 115, Gronkowski 143, Dobson 130, Brady 432), 11/3/13
Three 100-Yard Receivers and 300-Yard Passer By Steelers – vs. Chicago Cardinals (Orr 205, McClairen 139, Tracy 106, Layne 409), 12/13/58 By Opponent – at St. Louis (D. Williams 114, Conrad 133, Smith 105, Hart 353), 11/10/68
Three Rushing Touchdowns By Steelers – at Buffalo (Bell 3), 12/11/16 By Opponent – at New Orleans (Kamara 2, Ingram 1), 12/23/18
Four Rushing Touchdowns By Steelers – vs. Detroit (Bettis 3, Roethlisberger 1), 1/1/06 By Opponent – at San Diego (McGee 2, Anderson 1, Spencer 1), 12/8/85
Five Rushing Touchdowns By Steelers – at Kansas City (Bettis 2, Stewart 2, Pegram 1), 11/3/96 By Opponent – at Cleveland (Hanulak 3, Morrison 1, Reynolds 1), 12/12/54
Three Touchdown Passes By Steelers – at New Orleans (Roethlisberger 3), 12/23/18 By Opponent – at Tampa Bay (Fitzpatrick 3), 9/29/18
Four Touchdown Passes By Steelers – vs. Carolina (Roethlisberger 5), 11/8/18 By Opponent – at Seattle (Wilson 5), 11/29/15
Five Touchdown Passes By Steelers – vs. Carolina (Roethlisberger 5), 11/8/18 By Opponent – vs. Kansas City (Mahomes 6), 9/16/18
Six Touchdown Passes By Steelers – vs. Baltimore (Roethlisberger 6), 11/2/14 By Opponent – vs. Kansas City (Mahomes 6), 9/16/18
Six Sacks By Steelers – at Jacksonville (6-40), 11/18/18 By Opponent – vs. Baltimore (6-34), 11/20/05
Seven or more Sacks By Steelers – vs. Cincinnati (8-69), 9/30/19 By Opponent – at Cleveland (8-60), 12/20/09
Two Opponent Fumble Recoveries By Steelers – at Cincinnati (M. Fitzpatrick 1, B. Dupree 1), 11/24/19 By Opponent – at New Orleans (Okafor 1, Davis 1), 12/23/18
Three Opponent Fumble Recoveries By Steelers – at San Francisco (D. Bush 2, T. Watt 1), 9/22/19 By Opponent – at Cleveland (Schobert 2, Peppers 1), 9/9/18
Shutout on Road By Steelers – at Cleveland (41-0), 12/24/05 By Opponent – at Baltimore (0-27), 11/26/06
Shutout at Home By Steelers – vs. St. Louis (27-0), 12/24/11 By Opponent – vs. Baltimore (0-16), 9/3/00
Overtime Win away from Pittsburgh By Steelers – at Buffalo (19-16), 11/28/10 By Opponent – at Dallas (27-24), 12/16/12
Overtime Win in Pittsburgh By Steelers – vs. Cleveland (27-24), 1/1/17 By Opponent – vs. Baltimore (23-20), 10/1/15
40 Points By Steelers – vs. Atlanta (41-17), 10/17/18 By Opponent – vs. Kansas City (42-37), 9/16/18
50 Points By Steelers – vs. Carolina (52-21), 11/8/18 By Opponent – at New England (55-31), 11/3/13
Two-Point Conversion By Steelers – at New Orleans (Roethlisberger - Rogers pass), 12/23/18 By Opponent – vs. LA Chargers (Rivers - Allen pass), 12/2/18
Missed Point-After-Touchdown Attempt By Steelers – vs. LA Chargers (Chris Boswell missed kick), 12/2/18 By Opponent – vs. Indianapolis (Adam Vinatieri kick blocked by Cameron Heyward), 11/3/19