New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 20
Saturday, January 15, 2005, Divisional RoundThe Steelers began their playoff run at home against the New York Jets on Saturday, January 15, 2005. The Jets began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the San Diego Chargers. The Steelers won, 20-17, against the Jets, setting up next week's game against New England Patriots. The Jets finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 165 | 110 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Herman Edwards Assistant Head Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Coordinator: Paul Hackett Defensive Coordinator: Donnie Henderson Special Teams Coordinator: Mike Westhoff Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Hostler, Pep Hamilton Offensive Line Coach: Doug Marrone Running Backs Coach: Bishop Harris Tight Ends Coach: John Zernhelt Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Dave Szott Offensive Assistant Coach: Pep Hamilton, Tim Berbenich Defensive Line Coach: Denny Marcin Linebackers Coach: Bob Sutton Defensive Backs Coach: Corwin Brown Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott Strength Assistant: Sal Alosi General Manager: Terry Bradway Senior Vice President of Football Operations: Mike Tannenbaum Assistant General Manager: Mike Tannenbaum Scout: Ron Brockington Video Assistant: Jay Mandolesi College Scouting Intern: Sarah Hogan
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 171 | 193 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Cowher Assistant Head Coach: Russ Grimm Offensive Coordinator: Ken Whisenhunt Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Quarterbacks Coach: Mark Whipple Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Arians Offensive Line Coach: Russ Grimm Running Backs Coach: Dick Hoak Tight Ends Coach: James Daniel Offensive Assistant Coach: Matt Raich Defensive Line Coach: John Mitchell Linebackers Coach: Keith Butler Defensive Backs Coach: Darren Perry Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Lou Spanos Special Teams Coach: Kevin Spencer Conditioning Coordinator: Chet Fuhrman Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Marcel Pastoor General Manager: Kevin Colbert Director of Football Operations: Kevin Colbert Player Development: Anthony Griggs Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ryan Grove