San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 to 35
Sunday, January 11, 2009, Divisional RoundThe Steelers began their playoff run at home against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, January 11, 2009. The Chargers began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Indianapolis Colts. The Steelers won, 35-24, against the Chargers, setting up next week's game against Baltimore Ravens. The Chargers finished their season 8-8-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs. Two coaches were fired from from the Chargers after the game: Clancy Barone: Tight Ends Coach; Bill Bradley: Secondary Coach.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 275 | 15 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Interim Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Clancy Barone Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Outside Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Secondary Coach: Bill Bradley Assistant Secondary Coach: Kevin Ross Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Kevin Ross Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens General Manager: A.J. Smith Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 177 | 165 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Tomlin Assistant Head Coach: John Mitchell Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Arians Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Randy Fichtner Offensive Line Coach: Larry Zierlein Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: James Daniel Offensive Assistant Coach: Harold Goodwin Defensive Line Coach: John Mitchell Linebackers Coach: Keith Butler Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Lou Spanos Special Teams Coach: Bob Ligashesky Assistant Special Teams Coach: Amos Jones Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Garrett Giemont Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Marcel Pastoor Conditioning Assistant Coach: Marcel Pastoor General Manager: Kevin Colbert Director of Football Operations: Kevin Colbert Player Development: Ray Jackson Administrative Assistant: Chrissy Bulger, Mia Daudet Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ryan Grove Player Personnel Intern: Luke Palko