Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos 23 to 24
Sunday, January 7, 1990, Divisional RoundThe Broncos began their playoff run at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, January 7, 1990. The Steelers began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Houston Oilers. The Broncos won, 24-23, against the Steelers, setting up next week's game against Cleveland Browns. The Steelers finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 229 | 175 | 2 | 19 |
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
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 226 | 138 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Offensive Coordinator: Chan Gailey Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Special Teams Coordinator: Mike Nolan Wide Receivers Coach: Chan Gailey Offensive Line Coach: George Henshaw Running Backs Coach: Maurice "Mo" Forte Tight Ends Coach: Pete Mangurian Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Pete Mangurian Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Mike Nolan Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie Waters Special Teams Coach: Harold Richardson Special Assistant Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake Assistant to the General Manager and Head Coach: Joe DeCamillis Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Bishop Harris, Lucious Selmon