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1986 Pittsburgh Steelers season

Pittsburgh Steelers 54th US football season

Pittsburgh Steelers 54th US football season

FieldValue
teamPittsburgh Steelers
year1986
record6–10
division_place3rd AFC Central
coachChuck Noll
general managerDick Haley
ownerArt Rooney
stadiumThree Rivers Stadium
playoffs*Did not qualify*
pro bowlersRB Earnest Jackson
LB Mike Merriweather
AP All-pros*None*
MVPBryan Hinkle
ROYAnthony Henton
shortnavlinkSteelers seasons

LB Mike Merriweather | AP All-pros = None

The 1986 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise’s 54th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League. The Steelers failed to improve upon their 7–9 record from 1985: they instead finished 6–10 and failed to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1986 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Andrew BakerWide receiverRutgers
Gary BarberLinebackerYoungstown State
Brian BlankenshipGuardNebraska
Eric WycoffRunning backIllinois

Personnel

Staff

  • Chairman of the board – Arthur J. Rooney
  • President – Daniel M. Rooney
  • Vice president – John R. McGinley
  • Vice president – Arthur J. Rooney, Jr.
  • Controller – Dennis P. Thimons
  • Assistant controller-management – Dan Ferens
  • Traveling secretary – James A. Boston
  • Publicity director – Joe Gordon
  • Assistant publicity director – Dan Edwards
  • Director of ticket sales – Geraldine Glenn
  • Assistant controller-tickets – Jim Ellenberger
  • Director of player personnel – Dick Haley
  • Assistant director of player personnel – William Nunn, Jr.
  • Pro talent scout – Tom Modrak
  • Talent scout – West Coast – Bob Schmitz
  • College talent scout – Joe Krupa
  • Talent scout – East – Tom Donahoe
  • Talent scout – Midwest – Jesse Kaye
  • Head coach – Chuck Noll
  • Offensive coordinator – Tom Moore
  • Offensive line: tackles/tight ends – Ron Blackledge
  • Offensive backfield – Dick Hoak
  • Offensive line: centers/guards – Hal Hunter
  • Defensive coordinator – Tony Dungy
  • Inside linebackers – Dennis Fitzgerald
  • Outside linebackers – Jed Hughes
  • Defensive line – Jon Kolb
  • Conditioning & training coach – Walt Evans
  • Dentist – Dr. George P. Boucek
  • Ophthalmologist – Dr. Phillip Buzzelli
  • Physician, orthopedic – Dr. Thomas W. Cowan
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. David S. Huber
  • Neurological surgery consultant – Dr. Joseph C. Maroon
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Richard Rydze
  • Physician, consultant – Dr. Abraham J.Twerski
  • Physician, M.D. – Dr. Anthony P. Yates
  • Trainer – Ralph Berlin
  • Trainer – Fran Feld
  • Equipment manager – Anthony Parisi
  • Field manager – Rodgers Freyvogel
  • Video & film director – Bob McCartney
  • Photographers – Mike Fabus, Bill Amatucci

Roster

Preseason

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentGame siteKickoff (ET)TVResultRecord1234
Saturday, August 9[Chicago Bears](1986-chicago-bears-season)Three Rivers Stadium7:00 p.m.WTAE**L** 23–130–1
Friday, August 15at [Washington Redskins](1986-washington-redskins-season)RFK Stadium8:00 p.m.WTAE**L** 27–24 (OT)0–2
Friday, August 22at [Dallas Cowboys](1986-dallas-cowboys-season)Texas Stadium9:00 p.m.WTAE**W** 41–281–2
Saturday, August 30at [New York Giants](1986-new-york-giants-season)Giants Stadium8:00 p.m.WTAE**L** 17–31–3

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentGame siteKickoff (ET)TVResultRecord12345678910111213141516
Sunday, September 7at [Seattle Seahawks](1986-seattle-seahawks-season)Kingdome4:00 p.m.NBC**L** 30–00–1
Monday, September 15[Denver Broncos](1986-denver-broncos-season)Three Rivers Stadium9:00 p.m.ABC**L** 21–100–2
Sunday, September 21at [Minnesota Vikings](1986-minnesota-vikings-season)Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 31–70–3
Sunday, September 28at [Houston Oilers](1986-houston-oilers-season)Astrodome1:00 p.m.NBC**W** 22–16 (OT)1–3
Sunday, October 5[Cleveland Browns](1986-cleveland-browns-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 27–241–4
Monday, October 13at [Cincinnati Bengals](1986-cincinnati-bengals-season)Riverfront Stadium9:00 p.m.ABC**L** 24–221–5
Sunday, October 19[New England Patriots](1986-new-england-patriots-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 34–01–6
Sunday, October 26[Cincinnati Bengals](1986-cincinnati-bengals-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**W** 30–92–6
Sunday, November 2[Green Bay Packers](1986-green-bay-packers-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.CBS**W** 27–33–6
Sunday, November 9at [Buffalo Bills](1986-buffalo-bills-season)Rich Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 16–123–7
Sunday, November 16[Houston Oilers](1986-houston-oilers-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**W** 21–104–7
Sunday, November 23at [Cleveland Browns](1986-cleveland-browns-season)Cleveland Municipal Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 37–31 (OT)4–8
Sunday, November 30at [Chicago Bears](1986-chicago-bears-season)Soldier Field1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 13–10 (OT)4–9
Sunday, December 7[Detroit Lions](1986-detroit-lions-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.CBS**W** 27–175–9
Saturday, December 13at [New York Jets](1986-new-york-jets-season)Giants Stadium12:30 p.m.NBC**W** 45–246–9
Sunday, December 21[Kansas City Chiefs](1986-kansas-city-chiefs-season)Three Rivers Stadium1:00 p.m.NBC**L** 24–196–10

Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks

Week 2 vs. Denver Broncos

Week 3: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 4: at Houston Oilers

Week 5: vs. Cleveland Browns

This was Cleveland’s first win in Pittsburgh since 1969.

Week 6: at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 7: vs. New England Patriots

Week 8: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers

Week 10: at Buffalo Bills

Week 11: vs. Houston Oilers

Week 12: at Cleveland Browns

Week 13: at Chicago Bears

Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 15 at Jets

First quarter no scoring Second quarter

  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 12:10. ''Steelers 7–0. '''Drive:'''''
  • NYJ – Jo-Jo Townsell 93-yard kickoff return (Pat Leahy kick), 11:54. Tie 7–7.
  • PIT – Gary Anderson 36-yard field goal, 9:07. ''Steelers 10–7. '''Drive:'''''
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 7-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 1:54. ''Steelers 17—7. '''Drive:'''''
  • NYJ – Kurt Sohn 24-yard pass from Ken O'Brien (Pat Leahy kick), 0:14. ''Steelers 17–14. '''Drive:''''' Third quarter
  • NYJ – Pat Leahy 18-yard field goal, 9:04. ''Tie 17–17. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Mark Malone 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:11. ''Steelers 24–17. '''Drive:'''''
  • PIT – John Stallworth 40-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 7:48. ''Steelers 31–17. '''Drive:'''''
  • PIT – Lupe Sanchez 67-yard interception return (Gary Anderson kick), 6:00. Steelers 38–17.
  • NYJ – Mickey Shuler 5-yard pass from Pat Ryan (Pat Leahy kick), 2:47. ''Steelers 38–24. '''Drive:'''''
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 0:37. ''Steelers 45–24. '''Drive:''''' ;Top passers
  • PIT – Mark Malone – 16/27, 189 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • NYJ – Ken O'Brien – 20/30, 197 yards, TD, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • PIT – Earnest Jackson – 23 rushes, 101 yards
  • NYJ – Freeman McNeil – 23 rushes, 137 yards ;Top receivers
  • PIT – John Stallworth – 5 receptions, 94 yards, TD
  • NYJ – Mickey Shuler – 8 receptions, 69 yards, TD

Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Standings

References

References

  1. "1986 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
  2. "1986 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
  3. "1987 Pittsburgh Steelers Media Guide".
  4. "1986 Pittsburgh Steelers".
  5. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609070sea.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Seattle Seahawks – September 7th, 1986]
  6. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609150pit.htm Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers - September 15th, 1986]
  7. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609210min.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings – September 21st, 1986 ]
  8. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198609280oti.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers – September 28th, 1986]
  9. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610050pit.htm Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 5th, 1986]
  10. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610130cin.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals – October 13th, 1986]
  11. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610190pit.htm New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 19th, 1986]
  12. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198610260pit.htm Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 26th, 1986]
  13. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611020pit.htm Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 2nd, 1986]
  14. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611090buf.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills - November 9th, 1986]
  15. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611160pit.htm Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 16th, 1986]
  16. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611230cle.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – November 23rd, 1986]
  17. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198611300chi.htm Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears – November 30th, 1986]
  18. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612070pit.htm Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 7th, 1986]
  19. ''[[Pro-Football-Reference.com. Pro Football Reference]]''; [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198612210pit.htm Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers – December 21st, 1986]
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