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1984 Steelers 23 at Jets 17
David Woodley bounces back from his week 1 concussion to throw TDs to 2 rookie WRs: a 6-yarder to Louis Lipps in the 1st quarter, and a 3-yarder to Weegie Thompson to put Pittsburgh ahead for good in the 3rd quarter. While Gary Anderson hits 3 FGs, he also misses a pair of late chip-shots.
Pittsburgh's defense keys the victory, holding Freeman McNeil to just 30 yds on 12 carries and intercepting 3 passes. A fumble recovery also sets up the Steelers' go-ahead score in the 3rd quarter. After NY takes a 14-13 lead on a 97-yd kick return to open the 2nd half, Robin Cole recovers Pat Ryan's fumble at the Jets 13 to set up the TD pass to Weegie. The Jets get a break when they recover a punt at Steelers' 49, but the Steeler defense forces them to settle for a 52-yard Pat Leahy FG to make it 20-17. Woodley then consumes 7 minutes to set up Anderson's 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the game. Sam Washington clinches the victory with two interceptions in the final 6 minutes of the game, including Pat Ryan's final Hail Mary in the end zone. Includes halftime (featuring interviews with Doug Flutie and Kellen Winslow) and commercials.
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1984 Steelers at Jets (Sep 6, 1984)
