#3 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (13-5) #1 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (15-2) Sunday, Jan. 22, :40 p.m. (ET) Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Mass.

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1 PITTSBURGH STEELERS COMMUNICATIONS Burt Lauten - Director of Communications Dominick Rinelli - Public Relations/Media Manager Ryan Scarpino - Public Relations Assistant PITTSBURGH STEELERS 3400 South Water Street Pittsburgh, PA Fax: #3 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (13-5) at #1 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (15-2) Sunday, Jan. 22, :40 p.m. (ET) Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Mass. AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Pittsburgh Steelers (13-5) at New England Patriots (15-2) DATE: Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 KICKOFF: 6:40 p.m. ET SITE: Gillette Stadium (66,829) Foxborough, Mass. PLAYING SURFACE: FieldTurf TV COVERAGE: CBS (locally KDKA-TV, channel 2) ANNOUNCERS: Jim Nantz (play-by-play) Phil Simms (analyst) Tracy Wolfson and Jay Feely (sideline) LOCAL RADIO: Steelers Radio Network WDVE-FM (102.5)/WBGG-AM (970) ANNOUNCERS: Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) Tunch Ilkin (analyst) Craig Wolfl ey (sideline) NATIONAL RADIO: Westwood One ANNOUNCERS: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Dan Fouts (analyst) Ross Tucker (sideline) A LOOK AT THE COACHES Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Overall regular-season record: (.644)/10th season Regular-season record with Pittsburgh: (.644)/10th season Playoff Record/Years: 8-5 (.615)/seven years New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick Overall regular-season record: (.673)/22nd season Regular-season record with New England: (.739)/17th season Playoff Record/Years: (.706)/15 years For all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team s official web site at Updated daily, the web site has the most extensive information on upcoming games and the most comprehensive news on the Steelers. PITTSBURGH STEELERS 2016 SCHEDULE PRESEASON (1-3) Friday, Aug. 12 DETROIT L, (KDKA) Thursday, Aug. 18 PHILADELPHIA L, 17-0 (KDKA) Friday, Aug. New Orleans W, (KDKA) Thursday, Sept. Carolina L, 18-6 (KDKA) REGULAR SEASON (11-5) Monday, Sept. Washington W, (ESPN) Sunday, Sept. 18 CINCINNATI W, (CBS) Sunday, Sept. Philadelphia L, 34-3 (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 2 KANSAS CITY W, (NBC) Sunday, Oct. 9 NEW YORK JETS W, (CBS) Sunday, Oct. Miami L, (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 23 NEW ENGLAND L, (CBS) Sunday, Oct. 30 BYE WEEK Sunday, Nov. Baltimore L, (CBS) Sunday, Nov. 13 DALLAS L, (FOX) Sunday, Nov. Cleveland W, 24-9 (CBS) Thursday, Nov. Indianapolis W, 28-7 (NBC) Sunday, Dec. 4 NEW YORK GIANTS W, (FOX) Sunday, Dec. Buffalo W, (CBS) Sunday, Dec. Cincinnati W, (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 25 BALTIMORE W, (NFL Network) Sunday, Jan. 1 CLEVELAND W, OT (CBS) POSTSEASON (2-0) Sunday, Jan. 8 MIAMI W, (CBS) Sunday, Jan. Kansas City W, (NBC) Sunday, Jan. New England 6:40 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Feb. 5 Super Bowl LI (Houston, Texas) NOTE: All times are Eastern Home games in Bold CAPS

2 STEELERS COMMUNICATIONS STAFF Burt Lauten, Director of Communications... (412) Lauten Dominick Rinelli, Public Relations/Media Manager... (412) Rinelli Ryan Scarpino, Public Relations Assistant... (412) Scarpino Michael Annarella, Media Relations Intern... (412) Annarella x6019 Office Fax... (412) MEDIA NOTES WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Noon (LIVE on ROOT Sports) in the Steelers press conference room at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE For the 18th consecutive year, WDVE-FM (102.5) and WBGG-AM (970) are carrying all Steelers games. Additionally, Steelers games can be heard on a 48-station network spanning Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, New York and South Carolina. All Steelers games will be broadcast in Spanish on steelers.com. For the 22nd straight season, Bill Hillgrove serves as the Voice of the Steelers and handles play-by-play duties for the broadcast. Joining Hillgrove for his 18th season as an expert analyst is Tunch Ilkin, the former Steelers All-Pro offensive tackle. Joining the team for his 14th season is former Steeler offensive lineman Craig Wolfl ey, who provides sideline analysis. Fans in Mexico can also listen to Steelers broadcasts on Grupo Imagen and games are heard on Stations on the Steelers Radio Network include: FLAGSHIP STATIONS (2) WDVE-FM (102.5) WBGG-AM (970) OFFICIAL STEELERS WEBSITE Media and fans can read about the latest Steelers news on the official Steelers website. The site, features breaking news statistics, player biographies and much more. MEDIA-ONLY SECTION OF The Steelers Media Relations Department offers a Media-Only section on steelers.com. To sign up for this service, go to and register as a new user below the left hand navigation bar. Then follow the instructions on the Media Relations page and once your registration is approved, you will receive an and can access all information. If you have any questions or problems, please steelers_digest@yahoo.com. NFLCOMMUNICATIONS.COM Journalists worldwide have access to the dedicated media website featuring news from the NFL and its teams. Daily releases, statistics, domestic and international NFL updates and other information about the NFL are available. STEELERS NATION HD RADIO Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifi cally to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on the official Steelers app or the iheart app on your smartphone, and at WDVE HD2. A daily schedule of what is on Steelers Nation HD Radio is available at PENNSYLVANIA (31) Allentown-WSAN (1470) Altoona-WVAM (1430) Altoona-WRKY (104.9) Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230) Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460) Bedford-WBVE (107.5) Bradford-WESB (1490) Butler-WISR (680) Chambersburg-WCHA (800) Clarendon-WKNB (104.3) Clarion-WCCR (92.7) Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7) DuBois-WOWQ (102.1) Erie-WJET (1440) Gettysburg-WGET (1320) Grove City-WWGY (95.1) Homer City-WCCS (1160) Johnstown-WNTJ (1490) Johnstown-WRKW (99.1) Latrobe-WCNS (1480) Mount Union-WHUN (106.9) Punxsutawney-WPXZ (104.1) Riverside/Selinsgrove-WVSL (92.3) Saegertown-WUUZ (94.3) Somerset-WLLI (990) Starview-WLPA (92.7) State College-WQWK (1450) Uniontown-WMBS (590) Washington-WJPA (1450) Williamsport-WCXR (99.3) Williamsport-WZXR (103.7) OHIO (3) Fremont-WOHF (92.1) Upper Arlington-WTOH (98.9) Youngstown-WNIO (1390) MARYLAND (5) Cumberland-WTBO (1450) Cumberland-WTBO (105.7) Frederick-WFMD (930) Frostburg-WFRB (560) Hagerstown-WHAG (1410) WEST VIRGINIA (7) Charleston-WCHS (580) Cross Lanes-WSWW (1490) Fairmont-WRLF (94.3) Fairmont-WMMN (920) New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3) St. Mary s-wjaw (630) Wheeling-WBBD (1400) NEW YORK (1) Syracuse-WTLA (1200) SOUTH CAROLINA (1) Myrtle Beach-WRXZ (107.1) THIS WEEK S SCHEDULE (Subject to change) TUESDAY, JAN. 17 Coach Tomlin Press Conference: Noon Live on ROOT Sports WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 Practice 1:15-3:15 p.m. Player availability open locker room 9:30-10 a.m. Select players in the media workroom 9:30-10:10 a.m. Post-practice player availability 3:15-3:45 p.m. Coach Tomlin available in the media workroom after practice THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Practice 1-3 p.m. Ben Roethlisberger available in the media workroom 9:30 a.m. Player availability open locker room 12:30-12:45 p.m. Post-practice player availability 3-3:30 p.m. Coach Tomlin and Coordinators available after practice FRIDAY, JAN. 20 Practice 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Player availability open locker room 12:30-1:15 p.m. Coach Tomlin available after practice SATURDAY, JAN. 21 No media availability SUNDAY, JAN. 22 6:40 p.m. (ET) Road Game at New England Patriots (Gillette Stadium) CBS (locally KDKA-TV, Channel 2) MONDAY, JAN. 23 TBD

3 STEELERS IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP The Pittsburgh Steelers will make their 16th appearance in an AFC Championship Playoff game when they travel to face the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 22 at Gillette Stadium. Pittsburgh owns an 8-7 record in its previous 15 AFC Championship games: DATE OPPONENT RESULT 12/31/72 vs. Miami Dolphins L, /29/74 at Oakland Raiders W, /4/76 vs. Oakland Raiders W, /26/76 at Oakland Raiders L, /7/79 vs. Houston Oilers W, /6/80 vs. Houston Oilers W, /6/85 at Miami Dolphins L, /15/95 vs. San Diego Chargers L, /14/96 vs. Indianapolis Colts W, /11/98 vs. Denver Broncos L, /27/02 vs. New England Patriots L, /23/05 vs. New England Patriots L, /22/06 at Denver Broncos W, /18/09 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, /23/11 vs. New York Jets W, TOTAL 8-7 (.533) STEELERS IN THE DIVISIONAL The Pittsburgh Steelers made their 25th appearance in an NFL Divisional Playoff game when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Arrowhead Stadium. Pittsburgh owns a 16-9 record in its previous 25 Divisional Playoff games: DATE OPPONENT RESULT 12/21/47 vs. Philadelphia Eagles L, /23/72 vs. Oakland Raiders W, /22/73 at Oakland Raiders L, /22/74 vs. Buffalo Bills W, /27/75 vs. Baltimore Colts W, /19/76 at Baltimore Colts W, /24/77 at Denver Broncos L, /30/78 vs. Denver Broncos W, /30/79 vs. Miami Dolphins W, /1/84 at Los Angeles Raiders L, /30/84 at Denver Broncos W, /7/90 at Denver Broncos L, /9/93 vs. Buffalo Bills L, /7/95 vs. Cleveland Browns W, /6/96 vs. Buffalo Bills W, /5/97 at New England Patriots L, /3/98 vs. New England Patriots W, 7-6 1/20/02 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, /11/03 at Tennessee Titans L, (OT) 1/15/05 vs. New York Jets W, (OT) 1/15/06 at Indianapolis Colts W, /11/09 vs. San Diego Chargers W, /15/11 vs. Baltimore Ravens W, /17/16 at Denver Broncos L, /15/17 at Kansas City Chiefs W, 18-6 TOTAL 16-9 (.640) STEELERS CLAIM THE NORTH The Pittsburgh Steelers won seven consecutive regular-season games, fi nishing with a 11-5 regular-season record in 2016, and captured the AFC North division title with a come-frombehind win against Baltimore at Heinz Field on Christmas Day in Week 16. Pittsburgh secured the AFC North division title for the seventh time since NFL realignment in the most among division teams (Pittsburgh: 7, Baltimore: 4 and Cincinnati: 4). The Steelers are one of the most succesful teams in NFL history. The team s 22 division titles, 29 playoff berths and 36 postseason wins are the most since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970: DIVISION TITLES SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER TEAM DIVISION TITLES Pittsburgh Steelers 22 Dallas Cowboys 19 San Francisco 49ers 19 New England Patriots 18 Minnesota Vikings 17 PLAYOFF BERTHS SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER TEAM PLAYOFF BERTHS Pittsburgh Steelers 29 Dallas Cowboys 28 Minnesota Vikings 26 San Francisco 49ers 24 Miami Dolphins 23 New England Patriots 23 Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts 22 Denver Broncos 22 POSTSEASON WINS SINCE THE 1970 AFL-NFL MERGER TEAM PLAYOFF WINS Pittsburgh Steelers 36 Dallas Cowboys 33 San Francisco 30 New England 29 Denver 23 STEELERS IN THE WILD CARD The Pittsburgh Steelers made their 11th appearance in an NFL Wild Card playoff in the 2016 postseason at Heinz Field when they defeated the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Jan. 8: DATE OPPONENT RESULT 1/9/83 vs. San Diego Chargers L, /31/89 at Houston Oilers W, /8/94 at Kansas City Chiefs L, (OT) 12/29/96 vs. Indianapolis Colts W, /5/03 vs. Cleveland Browns W, /8/06 at Cincinnati Bengals W, /5/08 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars L, /8/12 at Denver Broncos L, /3/15 vs. Baltimore Ravens L, /9/16 at Cincinnati Bengals W, /8/17 vs. Miami Dolphins W, TOTAL 6-5 (.545)

4 STEELERS VS. TEAMS: PLAYOFFS TEAM RECORD Pct. Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns New York Jets Arizona Cardinals** Los Angeles Rams** Minnesota Vikings** Seattle Seahawks** Baltimore Ravens Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys** Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders Denver Broncos San Diego Chargers New England Patriots Green Bay Packers** Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles* Total * 1947 Eastern Division playoff game. ** Super Bowl opponent. STEELERS PLAYOFF OT GAMES Pittsburgh s last overtime playoff game - a loss at Denver in the 2011 Wild Card - was the team s fi fth overtime postseason game in franchise history. The Steelers are 2-3 in those contests (1-3 on the road), with all games being decided by six points (except for the Broncos game). All three of the Steelers overtime losses have come on the road. DATE OPPONENT RESULT ROUND 12/31/89 at Houston Oilers W, Wild Card 1/8/94 at Kansas City Chiefs L, Wild Card 1/11/03 at Tennessee Titans L, Divisional 1/15/05 vs. NYJets W, Divisional 1/8/12 at Denver Broncos L, Wild Card HEINZ FIELD: PLAYOFF HISTORY The Steelers have hosted 12 playoff games at Heinz Field since the stadium opened in the second-most home postseason games in the NFL in the time span (New England: 18). Pittsburgh holds a 8-4 (.667) mark in home playoff games at Heinz Field: STEELERS HEINZ FIELD PLAYOFF GAME HISTORY DATE OPPONENT RESULT GAME 1/20/02 Baltimore W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/27/02 New England L, AFC Championship 1/5/03 Cleveland W, AFC Wild Card 1/15/05 NY Jets W, (OT) AFC Divisional Playoff 1/23/05 New England L, AFC Championship 1/5/08 Jacksonville L, AFC Wild Card 1/11/09 San Diego W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/18/09 Baltimore W, AFC Championship 1/15/11 Baltimore W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/23/11 NY Jets W, AFC Championship 1/3/15 Baltimore L, AFC Wild Card 1/8/17 Miami W, AFC Wild Card STEELERS SUPER BOWL HISTORY The Steelers are (.607) in the postseason, including a record at home, a 8-11 mark on the road and a 6-2 record at neutral sites (Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, XXX, XL, XLIII and XLV). Pittsburgh has played in the Super Bowl three times since 2005 and the team s eight trips to the Super Bowl are tied for the most in NFL history with the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers six wins in the Super Bowl are the most in league history. The following is a look at Pittsburgh s Super Bowl history: DATE OPPONENT RESULT SITE 1/12/75 Minnesota Vikings W, 16-6 New Orleans, La. 1/18/76 Dallas Cowboys W, Miami, Fla. 1/21/79 Dallas Cowboys W, Miami, Fla. 1/20/80 L.A. Rams W, Pasadena, Calif. 1/28/96 Dallas Cowboys L, Tempe, Ariz. 2/5/06 Seattle Seahawks W, Detroit, Mich. 2/1/09 Arizona Cardinals W, Tampa, Fla. 2/6/11 Green Bay Packers L, Arlington, Texas

5 TOMLIN IN THE PLAYOFFS Head Coach Mike Tomlin is only the second coach in NFL history to reach two Super Bowls in his fi rst four seasons as a head coach (Joe Gibbs - Washington Redskins). The Steelers are 8-5 during the Mike Tomlin era in the postseason, with three of the fi ve losses being by six points or less. Mike Tomlin is the youngest coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl. The following is a look at the youngest head coaches in Super Bowl history: SEASON COACH TEAM YEAR, DAYS 2008 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh 36, 323* 1995 Bill Cowher Pittsburgh 38, Don Shula Baltimore 39, Jon Gruden Tampa Bay 39, John Rauch Oakland 40, 147 * Age on Feb. 1, 2009 Mike Tomlin became just the seventh coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl within his first two seasons as head coach. The following is a look at the seven coaches who have won a Super Bowl within their fi rst two seasons: YEAR COACH TEAM SEASON 2008 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers 2nd 2000 Brian Billick Baltimore Ravens 2nd 1995 Barry Switzer Dallas Cowboys 2nd 1989 George Siefert San Francisco 49ers 1st 1982 Joe Gibbs Washington Redskins 2nd 1980 Tom Flores Oakland Raiders 2nd 1971 Don McCafferty Baltimore Colts 2nd WINNINGEST ACTIVE COACHES: POSTSEASON NAME W L PCT. Dan Quinn Bill Belichick John Harbaugh Mike Tomlin Pete Carroll Mike McCarthy Sean Payton John Fox Chuck Pagano Ron Rivera Andy Reid Jim Caldwell Bruce Arians Jason Garrett Bill O Brien Jack Del Rio Adam Gase Jay Gruden Chip Kelly Marvin Lewis Ben McAdoo Mike Zimmer MISC. STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES In 2005, the Steelers became the fi rst No. 6 seed in NFL history to win the Super Bowl. Since then two other Wild Card teams have gone on to win the Super Bowl ( 10 Green Bay, sixth seed and 07 Giants, fi fth seed). Pittsburgh has played in 59 playoff games, which is second all-time behind Dallas (61). The Steelers have won 12 of their last 17 postseason games. Pittsburgh is 8-4 all-time in the postseason at Heinz Field since the stadium opened in 2001, including winning fi ve of their previous six. The Steelers won the AFC Central title a team-record six consecutive seasons from They also won four consecutive division titles from The Steelers won a team-record seven consecutive postseason games, including two Super Bowls (IX and X), from Dec. 22, 1974 through Dec. 19, They won six consecutive postseason games from Dec. 30, 1978 through Jan. 20, 1980, including victories in Super Bowls XIII and XIV. The Steelers have been shut out only once in the postseason, during the 1947 Eastern Division Playoff game, Dec. 21, 1947, versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers and Eagles fi nished that season with 8-4 records and tied for fi rst place in the Eastern Division. In those days, there was only one NFL Championship Game, so the two Pennsylvania neighbors squared off for the right to face the Chicago Cardinals in the Championship Game. The Eagles won, 21-0, but lost in the Championship Game, 28-21, to the Cardinals, the same franchise the Steelers faced in Super Bowl XLIII. The Steelers record for fewest points allowed in a playoff game is five, during a 34-5 win in the 1978 AFC Championship Game versus the Houston Oilers at Three Rivers Stadium, on Jan. 7, The Steelers allowed a team-high 45 points during a AFC Championship Game road loss to the Miami Dolphins on Jan. 6, Pittsburgh has faced 22 different teams in the postseason and has a winning record against 12 of those opponents. The Steelers have split their postseason contests with three teams and have a losing record versus seven teams.

6 SECOND TIME AROUND The Steelers faced the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs for a second time in 2016, when they defeated Miami in the AFC Wild Card game and the Chiefs in the Divisional Playoff Game. Pittsburgh will meet the New England Patriots for the second time this season on Sunday, Jan. 22 in the AFC Championship. Pittsburgh is all-time against a non-divisional opponent in the second matchup of the season in such games: DATE OPPONENT RESULT GAME 9/17/72 vs. Oakland Raiders W, Regular Season 12/23/72 vs. Oakland Raiders W, 13-7 AFC Divisional Playoff 11/11/73 at Oakland Raiders W, 17-9 Regular Season 12/22/73 at Oakland Raiders L, AFC Divisional Playoff 9/29/74 vs. Oakland Raiders L, 17-0 Regular Season 12/29/74 at Oakland Raiders W, AFC Championship 9/12/76 at Oakland Raiders L, Regular Season 12/26/76 at Oakland Raiders L, 24-7 AFC Championship 11/6/77 at Denver Broncos L, 21-7 Regular Season 12/24/77 at Denver Broncos L, AFC Divisional Playoff 12/16/78 at Denver Broncos W, Regular Season 12/30/78 vs. Denver Broncos W, AFC Divisional Playoff 10/7/84 vs. Miami Dolphins L, 31-7 Regular Season 1/6/85 at Miami Dolphins L, AFC Championship 11/5/89 at Denver Broncos L, 34-7 Regular Season 1/7/90 at Denver Broncos L, AFC Divisional Playoff 11/8/92 at Buffalo Bills L, Regular Season 1/9/93 vs. Buffalo Bills L, 24-3 AFC Divisional Playoff 12/24/94 at San Diego Chargers L, Regular Season 1/15/95 vs. San Diego Chargers L, AFC Championship 12/7/97 vs. Denver Broncos W, Regular Season 1/11/98 vs. Denver Broncos L, AFC Championship 12/13/97 at New England Patriots W, (OT) Regular Season 1/3/98 vs. New England Patriots W, 7-6 AFC Divisional Playoff 11/17/02 at Tennessee Titans L, Regular Season 1/11/03 at Tennessee Titans L, (OT) AFC Divisional Playoff 10/31/04 vs. New England Patriots W, Regular Season 1/23/05 vs. New England Patriots L, AFC Championship 12/12/04 vs. New York Jets W, 17-6 Regular Season 1/15/05 vs. New York Jets W, (OT) AFC Divisional Playoff 11/28/05 at Indianapolis Colts L, 26-7 Regular Season 1/15/06 at Indianapolis Colts W, AFC Divisional Playoff 12/16/07 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars L, Regular Season 1/5/08 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars L, AFC Wild Card 11/16/08 vs. San Diego Chargers W, Regular Season 1/11/09 vs. San Diego Chargers W, AFC Divisional Playoff 12/19/10 vs. New York Jets L, Regular Season 1/23/11 vs. New York Jets W, AFC Championship 12/20/15 vs. Denver Broncos W, Regular Season 1/17/16 at Denver Broncos L, AFC Divisional Playoff 10/16/16 at Miami Dolphins L, Regular Season 1/8/17 vs. Miami Dolphins W, AFC Wild Card 10/2/16 vs. Kansas City Chiefs W, Regular Season 1/15/17 at Kansas City Chiefs W, AFC Divisional Playoff STEELERS PLAYOFF GAME SUPERLATIVES PASSING YARDS 367 Tommy Maddox 1/5/03 vs. CLE W, Neil O Donnell 1/15/95 vs. SD L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/17/16 at DEN L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/5/08 vs. JAC L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/15 vs. BAL L, PASS COMPLETIONS 32 Neil O Donnell 1/15/95 vs. SD L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/15 vs. BAL L, Tommy Maddox 1/5/03 vs. CLE W, Ben Roethlisberger 1/5/08 vs. JAC L, PASS ATTEMPTS 54 Neil O Donnell 1/15/95 vs. SD L, Neil O Donnell 1/28/96 vs. DAL L, Tommy Maddox 1/5/03 vs. CLE W, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/15 vs. BAL L, PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 4 Terry Bradshaw 1/21/79 vs. DAL W, Five occasions, most recently Ben Roethlisberger 1/8/06 at CIN W, RUSHING YARDS 170 Le Veon Bell 1/15/17 at KC W, Le Veon Bell 1/8/17 vs. MIA W, Franco Harris 1/12/75 vs. MIN W, Franco Harris 12/27/75 vs. BAL W, RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 3 Franco Harris 12/22/74 vs. BUF W, occasions, most recently Le Veon Bell 1/8/17 vs. MIA W, RECEPTIONS 11 Hines Ward 1/5/03 vs. CLE W, Franco Harris 1/9/83 vs. SD L, Four occasions, most recently Hines Ward 1/5/08 vs. JAC L, RECEIVING YARDS 161 Lynn Swann 1/18/76 vs. DAL W, John Stallworth 12/30/78 vs. DEN W, Martavis Bryant 1/17/16 at DEN L, RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS 2 Five occasions, most recently Antonio Brown 1/8/17 vs. MIA W, YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE 194 Martavis Bryant 1/17/16 at DEN L, Merril Hoge 1/7/90 at DEN L, Le Veon Bell 1/8/17 vs. MIA W, SACKS 3.0 Three occasions, most recently James Harrison 1/15/11 vs. BAL W, INTERCEPTIONS 2 Three occasions, most recently Brent Alexander 1/20/02 vs. BAL W, POINTS SCORED 42 12/29/96 vs. IND W, /6/96 vs. BUF W, /19/76 at BAL, W /5/03 vs. CLE W, FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED 5 1/7/79 vs. HOU W, /3/98 vs. NE W, 7-6 1/12/75 vs. MIN W, /23/72 vs. OAK W, 13-7

7 STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Owns an 8-5 all-time record in the postseason (5-2 at Heinz Field). Became the second head coach in NFL history to reach two Super Bowls in his first four seasons as a head coach. Became the youngest head coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLIII). Became just the seventh coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl within his fi rst two seasons as head coach. QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Is 13-6 all-time (.684) all time in the postseason as a starter. In 19 career postseason games, has a 62.0 completion percentage (354-of-571) for 4,473 yards and 24 touchdowns with 22 interceptions for a 84.3 passer rating. His 354 completions and 4,473 passing yards are the most in Steelers postseason history and his 24 touchdowns are the second-most in team postseason annals (Terry Bradshaw: 30). Led the Steelers to the Super Bowl in three of his fi rst seven seasons as the starting quarterback. Became just the sixth quarterback in NFL history to start three Super Bowls in his first seven seasons (Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, John Elway, Bob Griese, Jim Kelly). Led the Steelers to four AFC Championship Games in his first seven seasons as the starting quarterback, becoming just the eighth quarterback in NFL history to do so (Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Kelly, Donovan McNabb, Ken Stabler, Roger Staubach). Became the youngest quarterback in league history to win a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XL) at 23 years old. Became the second-youngest starting quarterback to win two Super Bowls (26 years, 336 days old on Feb. 1, 2009; Tom Brady - 26 years, 182 days on Feb. 1, 2004). Engineered a game-winning, 78-yard drive that culminated with a six-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes for the go-ahead score with 35 seconds left in Super Bowl XLIII. Became just the 10th quarterback in NFL history to win more than one Super Bowl (Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana - 4; Troy Aikman, Tom Brady - 3; Ben Roethlisberger, John Elway, Bob Griese, Jim Plunkett, Bart Starr, Roger Staubach - 2). Has eight multi-touchdown postseason passing games. Had a career playoff-high 65-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes in the 2008 AFC Championship Game versus Baltimore. Has three 300-yard postseason games, tied with Terry Bradshaw for the most in team playoff history. Posted a career playoff-high 339 yards passing in the 2015 AFC Divisional Playoff game at the Denver Broncos. Threw two touchdowns (50 and 62 yards) to WR Antonio Brown against Miami in the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game. Has engineered four postseason fourth quarter/overtime game-winning drives, including most recently in the 2015 AFC Wild Card Game at Cincinnati. STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES WR ANTONIO BROWN Has postseason career totals of 37 catches for 628 yards and two touchdown receptions in eight games. His 628 receiving yards are fourth-most and his 37 catches are seventh best in team postseason record books. In his first career postseason game, finished with a game-high 75 receiving yards in the Steelers 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens. Hauled in a catch of 58 yards on the team s final drive to set up the game-winning touchdown against the Ravens. In the 2010 AFC Championship Game, caught a 14-yard pass on third-and-six to seal the victory in the final two minutes of the game. Made his fi rst career postseason start vs. Baltimore in the 2014 AFC Wild Card, setting a single-game postseason high of nine catches for 117 yards. Recorded 119 receiving yards on seven catches, both gamehighs in the 2015 AFC Wild Card Game at Cincinnati. Totaled a postseason game-high 124 receiving yards and the fi rst touchdown catches of his postseason career in the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game vs. Miami, on five catches. Caught each of his two touchdown receptions (50 and 62 yards) in the fi rst quarter. Led all players in receptions (6) and receiving yards (108) in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff game at Kansas City. Is th second player in NFL postseason history to record at least 100 receiving yards in four consecutive games, joining Larry Fitzgerald (four). Twenty-one of his 37 playoff catches have resulted in a first down. RB Le VEON BELL Has recorded at least 150 rushing yards in each of his first two career playoff games, totaling 337 yards on 59 carries (5.7 avg.) with two rushing touchdowns. Made his NFL playoff debut in the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game vs. Miami and set a then team single-game postseason record for rushing yards (167) and tied for the second-most rushing touchdowns in a playoff game (2). His 174 yards from scrimmage (167 rushing / 7 receiving) against Miami are the third-most in a Steelers playoff game. Surpassed his own team single-game postseason record for rushing yards in his second career playoff game, gaining 170 yards on 30 attempts in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff game at Kansas City. K CHRIS BOSWELL Has converted each of his 14 postseason career fi eld goal attempts which places him in fourth in team playoff history (Jeff Reed: 16 and Gary Anderson and Roy Gerela: 15). Tied Gary Anderson (1989 postseason) and Norm Johnson (1995 postseason) for the most fi eld goals by a Steelers kicker in a single postseason with seven in the 2015 and 2016 playoffs. Set an NFL record for the most field goals (four) by a rookie/ first-year player in a playoff game in the 2015 AFC Wild Card at Cincinnati. His four fi eld goals also tied for the most in Steelers playoff history (third occasion). Established an NFL single-game postseason record with six fi eld goals made in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff game at Kansas City. His six field goals made marked his second career postsesaon game with at least four field goals made to become the first player in team playoff history with multiple four fi eld goal games.

8 STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES LB JAMES HARRISON Has posted 72 tackles (50 solo) in 18 career playoff games (11 starts) - 17 games (11 starts) with Pittsburgh and one with Cincinnati. Had one of the most memorable and game-changing plays in Super Bowl history with his record-breaking 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII. It marked the longest play in Super Bowl history, breaking hte old mark of 99 yards on a kickoff return by Desmond Howard (Green Bay) vs. New England in Super Bowl XXXI. Finished Super Bowl XLIII with four tackles (three solo) and one interception and two QB hurries. Has 11.0 sacks in his postseason career, including 3.0 in the 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Baltimore. His 11.0 sacks are tied with LaMarr Woodley for the most by a Steeler since sacks became an official statistic in His 3.0 sacks in the 2010 AFC Divisional Game against the Ravens tied the team s postseason single-game record (Chad Brown vs. IND, 12/29/1996 and Gerald Williams vs. KC 1/8/1994). Posted a six-yard sack in Super Bowl XLV. Notched his third career multi-sack playoff game with 1.5 sacks vs. Miami in the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game, including a stripsack. Notched his third career multi-sack playoff game with 1.5 sacks vs. Miami in the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game, including a stripsack. Tied for the team-lead with six tackles and brought down Kansas City QB Alex Smith for a sack in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff game, extending his streak of consecutive postseason games with a sack to four. LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS In 13 career postseason games, has 72 tackles (51 solo), 2.0 sacks, one fumble recovery and four special teams tackles. Had fi ve tackles in the 2008 AFC Championship Game. His lone fumble recovery sealed the 2008 AFC Championship Game win over the Baltimore Ravens. Team is 7-5 in his 12 games played (eight starts). Led all players with a game-high 14 tackles (8 solo), to go along with 2.0 sacks which occurred on back-to-back plays in the 2016 AFC Wild Card game vs. Miami. Made his fi rst career postseason start in the 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Baltimore, tallying nine tackles. STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES LB RYAN SHAZIER In fi ve career playoff games (four starts), has totaled 34 tackles (28 solo), two interceptions, three quarterback hits, three tackles for losses, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and four passes defensed. Tallied an individual playoff game high 13 tackles (9 solo), to go along with two forced fumbles, two pass break-ups, two stops for losses and a fumble recovery in the 2015 AFC Wild Card at Cincinnati. Picked off Miami QB Matt Moore in the third quarter of the 2016 AFC Wild Card Game to mark his first career postseason interception. Added six tackles (5 solo) and two quarterback hits. Hauled in an interception in the 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff at Kansas City - his second straight postseason game with an interception - becoming the first Steelers linebacker since Levon Kirkland (Jan. 3, 1998-Jan. 11, 1998) to record an interception in back-to-back playoff games. LB BUD DUPREE Has started each of his four postseason games played, en route to notching 16 tackles (11 solo), a half-sack, three quarterback hits and two tackles for losses. Split a sack with LB James Harrison of Miami QB Matt Moore in the fourth quarter of the 2016 AFC Wild Card game. CB WILLIAM GAY Has played in 13 career postseason games (seven starts). Has two career postseason defensive fumble recoveries. In the 2010 AFC Championship Game, posted his first career postseason touchdown as he scooped up a Jets fumble and returned it 19 yards for a touchdown late in the fi rst half. S MIKE MITCHELL In six postseason games (one with Carolina and fi ve with Pittsburgh, has totaled 28 tackles (13 solo), 1.0 sack, one quarterback hit, a forced fumble and two passes defensed.

9 COLOR RUSH ON CHRISTMAS DAY Pittsburgh debuted its color rush uniforms on Christmas Day when the team defeated the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field to capture the AFC North title. Steelers President Art Rooney II announced during halftime of the team s first preseason game on KDKA-TV that the team s color rush uniforms will be all black with gold numbers SCHEDULE NOTES The Steelers won each of their three primetime games in 2016: a Kickoff Weekend Monday Night Football victory at the Washington Redskins (38-16), a Week Four Sunday Night Football win vs. Kansas City at Heinz Field (43-14) and a Thursday Night Football win on Thanksgiving Day at the Indianapolis Colts (28-7). Pittsburgh defeated the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16, 31-27, to mark the first Christmas Day game and win in franchise history. STEELERS ON THANKSGIVING The Steelers earned their second win on Thanksgiving Day in team history on Nov. 24 (Week 12), defeating the Indianapolis Colts 28-7 in a nationally televised primetime game on Thursday Night Football. Below is a look at the team s eight Thanksgiving Day games in franchise history: STEELERS THANKSGIVING DAY GAME RESULTS DATE OPPONENT RESULT Nov. 23, 1939 at Philadelphia L, Nov. 28, 1940 at Philadelphia L, 7-0 Nov. 23, 1950 at Chicago W, Nov. 24, 1983 at Detroit L, 45-3 Nov. 28, 1991 at Dallas L, Nov. 26, 1998 at Detroit L, (OT) Nov. 28, 2013 at Baltimore L, Nov. 24, 2016 at Indianapolis W, THROWBACKS IN WEEK 5 The Steelers wore their 1934 throwback uniforms in Week Five against the New York Jets at Heinz Field. This marked the fi fth straight season Pittsburgh donned their 1934 throwback uniforms and the last occasion. The team fi rst wore these in 2012 during the team s 80th season in professional football. STEELERS PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Le Veon Bell... (Lay-vee-on) Anthony Chickillo... (Chick-il-oh) Ramon Foster... (Ruh-moan) Javon Hargrave... (Jay-von) Tyler Matakevich... (Matt-uh-kev-ich) Ben Roethlisberger... (Roth-lis-ber-ger) Al-Hajj Shabazz... (Al-hoge Shuh-bazz) Ryan Shazier... (Shay-zier) Shamarko Thomas... (Shuh-mar-ko) Fitzgerald Toussaint... (Too-saunt) Stephon Tuitt... (Steff-on Too-it) STEELERS AWARDS IN 2016 QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER 2017 Pro Bowl Selection Week 4 AFC Offensive Player of the Week Week 5 FedEx Air Player of the Week RB Le VEON BELL 2017 Pro Bowl Selection Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro Pro Football Writers of America All-AFC Team AFC Offensive Player of the Month (December/January) Week 14 AFC Offensive Player of the Week Week 14 FedEx Ground Player of the Week WR ANTONIO BROWN 2017 Pro Bowl Selection Associated Press First-Team All-Pro Pro Football Writers of America All-NFL Team Pro Football Writers of America All-AFC Team C MAURKICE POUNCEY 2017 Pro Bowl Selection G DAVID DeCASTRO 2017 Pro Bowl Selection Associated Press Second-Team All-Pro RB DeANGELO WILLIAMS Week 1 AFC Offensive Player of the Week DE STEPHON TUITT Week 11 AFC Defensive Player of the Week

10 FROM LAST WEEK S GAME AT KANSAS CITY THE STEELERS The Steelers have advanced to the AFC Championship Game for the 16th time in franchise history, sixth time since the 2000 season and for the fi rst time since the 2010 season. The Steelers improved to in postseason history. Pittsburgh s 36 playoff victories are the most in NFL history. Pittsburgh is now 16-9 overall in Divisional Round Playoff Games in team history (4-7 on the road). Pittsburgh s 16 Divisional Round Playoff Game wins are the most since 1970 when the game became an annual occurrence. The Steelers have won fi ve of their last six Divisional Playoff Games. The Steelers have won 12 of their last 17 playoff games. Improved to 1-1 against the Kansas City Chiefs in playoff history (1-0 in Divisional Round) and to 1-1 on the road. The Steelers have won fi ve of their last seven road playoff games (9-11 overall on the road). The Steelers are now in the second meeting of a season all playoff games against a non-divisional opponent. HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Improved to 8-5 in the postseason since becoming the Steelers head coach in 2007, and to 2-2 in road playoff games. Is now 3-1 in Divisional Round Playoff Games (1-1 on the road in the round). Is now 1-0 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Appeared in his 19th career playoff game all with the Steelers tying Mel Blount ( ), Terry Bradshaw ( ) and Franco Harris ( ) for the most playoff game appearances in team history. Made his 19th career postseason start and completed 20-of-31 passes for 224 yards with an interception. Improved to 13-6 as a starter, 5-2 on the road and 1-0 vs. Kansas City in the postseason. Is now 5-1 as a starter in Divisional Round playoff games (2-1 on the road). Increased his Steelers postseason records for completions to 354 and passing yards to 4,473. Surpassed Aaron Rodgers (351) for the seventh-most pass completions in NFL playoff history, now with 354. FROM LAST WEEK S GAME AT KANSAS CITY WR ANTONIO BROWN Recorded game-high in receptions (6) and receiving yards (108). Has registered at least one reception in 106 consecutive games in which he has played, including the postseason dating back to October 3, Broke a tie with Andre Hastings (31) for sole possession of the seventh-most postseason receptions in team history on his fi rst catch, now with 37. Hauled in his 35th career postseason catch on his fourth reception, becoming the seventh player in Steelers postseason history with 35 catches. Has caught at least fi ve passes in fi ve consecutive playoff games, joining Hines Ward (fi ve games) as the second player to have such a streak in team postseason history. Has recorded at least fi ve catches and 50 receiving yards in fi ve consecutive postseason games, tying as the longest playoff streak by a Steeler (Hines Ward: fi ve games). Has recorded at least fi ve catches and 100 receiving yards in four consecutive postseason games, extending his Steelers postseason record for such a streak. Is the second player in NFL postseason history to have at least fi ve catches and 100 receiving yards in four straight playoff games, joining Larry Fitzgerald (four games). Surpassed Heath Miller and Ernie Mills (587) for the fourth-most receiving yards in Steelers playoff history, with 628. His 232 receiving yards in the 2016 postseason are the fi fth-most receiving yards in a single postseason in team history. Is the fi rst Steeler to register four consecutive 100- yard receiving games in the postseason. Joins Larry Fitzgerald (four) as the second player in NFL postseason history with four consecutive 100-yard receiving games in the postseason. Caught a 52-yard reception in the first quarter, extending his streak of consecutive playoff games with a reception of at least 50 yards to three. Became the seventh player in Steelers postseason history with 600 yards from scrimmage, with 646.

11 FROM LAST WEEK S GAME AT KANSAS CITY RB Le VEON BELL Set a Steelers single-game postseason record for rushing yards with 170 on 30 carries, surpassing his own record of 167 set in the 2016 AFC Wild Card vs. Miami (Jan. 8, 2017). His 337 rushing yards are the second-most in a single postseason in team history. Set an NFL postseason record for the most rushing yards in a players fi rst two career playoff games with 337, surpassing Arian Foster (285). Is the sixth running back in NFL postseason history to record at least 300 rushing yards in a two-game span in a single postseason, joining Terrell Davis (1998: 366), Marcus Allen (1983: 345), John Riggins (1982: 325 and 1982: 304), Natrone Means (1996: 315) and Freeman McNeil (1982: 303), as he has totaled 337. Is the second player in Steelers playoff history to rush for at least 150 yards in back-to-back playoff games, joining Franco Harris (two games: Jan. 12, 1975-Dec. 27, 1975). Is the fourth player in NFL playoff history to rush for at least 150 yards in consecutive games, joining Terrell Davis (three games: Jan 25, 1998-Jan. 17,1999) and Marcus Allen (Jan. 8, 1984-Jan. 22, 1984) and Franco Harris (Jan. 12, 1975-Dec. 27, 1975) ((two games)). Is the fourth player in Steelers playoff history to rush for at least 100 yards in back-to-back playoff games, joining Franco Harris (three games: Dec Dec. 27, 1975), Barry Foster (two games: Jan. 9, 1993-Jan. 7, 1995) and Merril Hoge (two games: Dec. 31, Jan ). Is the second player in Steelers playoff history to post at least 150 scrimmage yards in back-to-back playoff games, joining Franco Harris (two games: Jan. 12, 1975-Dec. 27, 1975). Became the first player in Steelers postseason history to rush for at least 100 yards in the opening half of a game, with 101 yards on 18 carries. FROM LAST WEEK S GAME AT KANSAS CITY LB JAMES HARRISON Tied for the team-lead with six tackles and brought down Kansas City QB Alex Smith in the third quarter for a sack, extending his streak to four consecutive playoff games with a quarterback takedown. Is the fi rst Steeler since LaMarr Woodley (seven games: ) to participate in a sack in at least four consecutive postseason games. Increased his Steelers postseason sack total to 11.0 tying LaMarr Woodley (11.0) for the most by a Steeler since sacks became an offi cial statistic in LB RYAN SHAZIER Picked off Kanas City QB Alex Smith in the second quarter, extending his streak of consecutive games with an interception to four, including the regular-season. Is the fi rst Steeler since Ike Taylor (three games: Jan. 22, 2006-Jan. 5, 2008) to record an interception in back-to-back playoff games. Is the fi rst Steelers linebacker since Levon Kirkland (Jan. 3, 1998-Jan. 11, 1998) to record an interception in back-to-back playoff games. CB ARTIE BURNS Recovered a fumble in the second quarter, the fi rst fumble recovery of his NFL postseason career. K CHRIS BOSWELL Set a single-game NFL and Steelers postseason record with six fi eld goals (22, 38, 36, 45, 43, 43). Surpassed Norm Johnson (10) for the fourth-most fi eld goals made in Steelers playoff history, now with 14 in his postseason career. Is the fi rst Steeler with multiple four fi eld goal games in franchise postseason history (2015 AFC Wild Card at Cincinnati and 2016 AFC Divisional Playoff at Kansas City). TE JESSE JAMES Set single-game postseason highs in receptions (5) and receiving yards (83).

12 STEELERS-PATRIOTS HISTORY Series History: Series began in 1972 Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead, At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 10-7 At New England: Even, 4-4 Neutral Sites: N/A Streak: Patriots won previous three meetings Last Regular-Season Meeting: Oct. 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh New England 27, Pittsburgh 16 Postseason Series: Patriots lead, 3-1 Last Postseason Meeting: Jan. 23, 2005 in Pittsburgh New England 41, Pittsburgh 27 - AFC Championship (preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record) This week s game will mark the 30th overall meeting between Pittsburgh and New England, including the postseason...the Steelers hold a one-game advantage in the overall series against the Patriots, 15-14, (4-5 on the road in New England)...the two teams have met four times before in postseason history (1-3). STEELERS-PATRIOTS IN POSTSEASON This week s game will mark the fi fth time Pittsburgh and New England will have met in postseason history: STEELERS-PATRIOTS: POSTSEASON HISTORY DATE LOCATION RESULT GAME 1/5/97 at New England L, 28-3 AFC Divisional 1/3/98 in Pittsburgh W, 7-6 AFC Divisional 1/27/02 in Pittsburgh L, AFC Championship 1/23/05 in Pittsburgh L, AFC Championship 2016 TEAM STATS - REGULAR SEASON Steelers Category Patriots Points Scored Per Game Points Allowed Per Game First Downs Per Game Total Yards Per Game Rushing Yards Per Game Passing Yards Per Game Sacks By Interceptions By :22...Avg. Time of Possession...31: Touchdowns Rushing Touchdowns Passing Touchdowns Touchdowns on Returns Field Goals Punting Avg Punt Return Avg Kickoff Return Avg AFC NORTH STANDINGS 2016 AFC North Standings W L T Pct. Pts. Opp. Pittsburgh Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland This Week in the AFC North: Sunday, Jan. 22: Pittsburgh (13-5) at New England (15-2), 6:40 p.m. (CBS, locally KDKA-TV) LAST TIME VS. NEW ENGLAND New England 27, Pittsburgh 16 October 23, 2016 Heinz Field (66,009) PITTSBURGH - RB LeGarrette Blount s fi ve yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Patriots at Heinz Field. New England jumped to a 14-0 lead by the early stages of the second quarter. QB Tom Brady threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to RB James White and Blount scored on a three-yard run. The Steelers would chip away, getting 10 points prior to halftime. QB Landry Jones threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, and K Chris Boswell made a 32-yard fi eld goal. New England led at the break. Boswell s 46-yard fi eld goal midway through the third quarter got the Steelers within one point, but it would be the closest Pittsburgh would get the remainder of the game. Brady threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to TE Rob Gronkowski to make it midway through the third quarter. Boswell connected on a 44-yard fi eld goal to cut the lead to early in the fourth quarter. But on the Patriots next drive, Blount scored the game-sealing touchdown. GAME SUMMARY Patriots (6-1) STEELERS (4-3) TEAM Q TIME PLAY DRIVE SCORE NE 1 2:55 White 19 yd. pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick) 13-80; 7: NE 2 10:58 Blount 3 yd. run (Gostkowski kick) 11-84; 4: PIT 2 9:02 Heyward-Bey 14 yd. pass from Jones (Boswell kick) 5-71; 1: PIT 2 0:02 Boswell 32 yd. FG 10-66; 1: PIT 3 8:44 Boswell 46 yd. FG 9-48; 4: NE 3 6:19 Gronkowski 36 yd. pass from Brady (Kick failed) 5-75; 2: PIT 4 14:44 Boswell 44 yd. FG 12-42; 6: NE 4 11:44 Blount 5 yd. run (Gostkowski kick) 6-75; 3: TEAM STATISTICS Patriots Steelers 1st Downs 21 (11-9-1) 17 (5-11-1) 3rd Downs 7-12 (58%) 5-16 (31%) 4th Downs 0-0 (0%) 1-2 (50%) Total Net Yards Plays-Avg Rushing Yards Rush Att.-Avg Net Passing Att.-Comp.-Int Sacks By Punts-Avg Penalties Fumbles-Lost Time of Poss. 27:31 32:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: N.E. Blount , 2 TDs; Brady Pit. Bell 21-81; Brown PASSING: N.E. Brady , 222, 2 TDs. Pit. Jones , 281, 1 TD. RECEIVING: N.E. Edelman 9-60; Gronkowski 4-93, 1 TD; White 2-32, 1 TD; Hogan 2-25; Blount 1-7; Bennett 1-5. Pit. Bell 10-68; Brown 7-106; Hamilton 3-36; Heyward-Bey 3-30, 1 TD; James 2-18; Grimble 2-14; Johnson 1-5; Coates 1-4.

13 STEELERS-PATRIOTS CONNECTIONS STEELERS-PATRIOTS CONNECTIONS Steelers in Bold; Patriots in Bold Italic Former Steelers/Patriots Steelers LB L.J. Fort spent the 2015 training camp with the Patriots. Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount spent time on the Steelers roster in Area Connections Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert, LB Ryan Shazier and Patriots RB James White are all form Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. New England asst. ST coach Ray Ventrone was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and is a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School. New England DL Jabaal Sheard played at the University of Pittsburgh for four years ( ). New England RB Dion Lewis rushed for the Pitt Panthers for two years ( ). NFL Connections Steelers Asst. HC/DL coach John Mitchell and WR coach Richard Mann were both coaches on Patriots HC Bill Belichick s staff ( ), when he was the HC in Cleveland. Pittsburgh OC Todd Haley worked with Belichick in New York, when they were both on the Jets staff ( ). Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, Patriots DL coach Brendan Daly and Patriots WR coach Chad O Shea worked together on the Vikings staff (2006). Pittsburgh RB coach James Saxon also worked alongside Daly in Minnesota for two seasons ( ). Haley was on staff at Arizona, while New England DL Alan Branch was a player ( ). Steelers LB Arthur Moats also spent time with Branch as his teammate in Buffalo, as well as Patriots WR Chris Hogan (2013). Steelers CB Justin Gilbert and Patriots LB Barkevious Mingo were teammates in Cleveland from Steelers in Bold; Patriots in Bold Italic College Connections Pittsburgh LB Ryan Shazier (2011) played with New England DB Nate Ebner at Ohio State. Steelers G David DeCastro played on the offensive line at Stanford for two years with Patriots OL Cameron Fleming ( ). DeCastro also played with Patriots DB Jordan Richards (2011) while at Stanford. Pittsburgh RB DeAngelo Williams played at Memphis with New England K Stephen Gostkowski for three seasons ( ). Steelers LB Jarvis Jones shared a locker room for two seasons ( ) at Georgia with Patriots WR Malcom Mitchell and C David Andrews. Pittsburgh WR Sammie Coates played at Auburn with New England DBs Jonathan Jones ( ) and Brandon King ( ). Steelers P Jordan Berry played at Eastern Kentucky with Patriots TE Matt Lengel for one year in PIT-NE SERIES HIGHS Passing Yards Steelers Ben Roethlisberger /3/2013 Patriots Tom Brady /3/2013 Rushing Yards Steelers Franco Harris /8/1974 Patriots Curtis Martin 166 1/5/1997* *AFC Divisional Playoff Game Receiving Yards Steelers Mike Wallace /14/2010 Patriots Terry Glenn /6/1998