1989 Pittsburgh Steelers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Division Playoff
Coach: Chuck Noll (9-7)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1989 Pittsburgh Steelers Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League ended the 1989 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing second in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
The Steelers chalked up 265 points, but the defense yielded 326. Tim Worley carried the ball for a team-best 770 yards for Pittsburgh, while Merril Hoge also buoyed the ground attack.
Bubby Brister passed for 2,365 yards. Louis Lipps grabbed 50 passes for 944 yards. Rodney Carter provided receiving help, too.
The ball-hawking defense led the way with 42 turnovers. Dwayne Woodruff intercepted 4 opponent throws. Greg Lloyd sacked quarterbacks 7 times.
Chuck Noll coached the team. The 1989 Pittsburgh Steelers lost in the Division Playoff.
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Regular Season Points For: 265
Regular Season Points Against: 326
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 1989 | Cleveland Browns 51 at Pittsburgh Steelers 0 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 17, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 10 at Cincinnati Bengals 41 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1989 | Minnesota Vikings 14 at Pittsburgh Steelers 27 | W | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 23 at Detroit Lions 3 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 8, 1989 | Cincinnati Bengals 26 at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 | L | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| October 15, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 17 at Cleveland Browns 7 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 0 at Houston Oilers 27 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| October 29, 1989 | Kansas City Chiefs 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers 23 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| November 5, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 7 at Denver Broncos 34 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 12, 1989 | Chicago Bears 20 at Pittsburgh Steelers 0 | L | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 19, 1989 | San Diego Chargers 17 at Pittsburgh Steelers 20 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 26, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 34 at Miami Dolphins 14 | W | 3-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-6-0 | ||
| December 3, 1989 | Houston Oilers 23 at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 | L | 3-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 10, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 13 at New York Jets 0 | W | 3-4-0 | 4-3-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 17, 1989 | New England Patriots 10 at Pittsburgh Steelers 28 | W | 4-4-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| December 24, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 31 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 | W | 4-4-0 | 5-3-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| December 31, 1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers 26 at Houston Oilers 23 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | OT | AFC Wild Card Playoff |
| January 7, 1990 | Pittsburgh Steelers 23 at Denver Broncos 24 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff |
