Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers 26 to 23

Sunday, December 31, 1989, Wild Card Round

The Steelers began their playoff run on the road against the Oilers on Sunday, December 31, 1989. The Steelers won, 26-23 and advanced to play Denver Broncos. The Oilers finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.


Pittsburgh Steelers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
289 112 177 1 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Chuck Noll Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Moore Wide Receivers Coach: Dwain Painter Offensive Line Coach: Ron Blackledge Tight Ends Coach: Jon Kolb Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Line Coach: Joe Greene Linebackers Coach: Dave Brazil Defensive Backs Coach: John Fox Special Teams Coach: George Stewart Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: John Guy


Houston Oilers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
380 315 65 2 22

Coaches

Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: Kevin Gilbride Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Sherman Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Frank Novak Defensive Line Coach: Doug Shively Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Nick Saban Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson College Scout: Frank Bush