#3 PITTSBURGH STEELERS (11-5) #6 MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) Sunday, Jan. 8, :05 p.m. (ET) Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa.

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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 (11-5) vs. #6 MIAMI DOLPHINS (10-6) Sunday, Jan. 8, :05 p.m. (ET) Heinz Field Pittsburgh, Pa. AFC WILD CARD PLAYOFF GAME Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) vs. Miami Dolphins (10-6) DATE: Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 KICKOFF: 1:05 p.m. ET SITE: Heinz Field (68,400) Pittsburgh, Pa. PLAYING SURFACE: Natural Grass 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: John Sadak (play-by-play) Tony Boselli (analyst) Steve Tasker (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: 6-5 (.545)/six years Miami Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase Overall regular-season record: 10-6 (.625)/fi rst season Regular-season record with Miami: 10-6 (.625)/fi rst season Playoff Record/Years: N/A For all of the most up-to-date information on the Pittsburgh Steelers, visit the team s offi cial 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 Sunday, Jan. 8 MIAMI 1:05 p.m. (CBS) Sat.-Sun., Jan Divisional Playoff Games Sunday, Jan. 22 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 29 Pro Bowl (Orlando, Fla.) Sunday, Feb. 5 Super Bowl LI (Houston, Texas) NOTE: All times are Eastern Home games in Bold CAPS

2 STEELERS RADIO COVERAGE MEDIA NOTES WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin will conduct a press conference on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Noon (LIVE on ROOT Sports) in the Steelers press conference room at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. 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. 3 Coach Tomlin Press Conference: Noon Live on ROOT Sports WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 Practice 1:15-3:15 p.m. Player availability open locker room 9:30-10 a.m. Post-practice player availability 3:15-3:45 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice THURSDAY, JAN. 5 Practice 1-3 p.m. Player availability open locker room 12:30-12:45 p.m. Post-practice player availability 3-3:30 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice FRIDAY, JAN. 6 Practice 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Player availability open locker room 12:30-1:15 p.m. Coach Tomlin available upon request after practice SATURDAY, JAN. 7 No media availability SUNDAY, JAN. 8 1:05 p.m. (ET) Home Game vs. Miami Dolphins (Heinz Field) CBS (locally KDKA-TV, Channel 2) MONDAY, JAN. 9 TBD Coordinators available after practice

3 STEELERS CLAIM THE NORTH The Pittsburgh Steelers won seven consecutive regularseason games, fi nishing with a 11-5 regular-season record in 2016, and capturied the AFC North division title with a come-from-behind 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 are the most since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 and has the most playoff berths since the merger with 29: 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 34 Dallas Cowboys 33 San Francisco 30 New England 28 Denver 23 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 STEELERS IN THE WILD CARD The Pittsburgh Steelers will make their 11th appearance in an NFL Wild Card playoff in the 2016 postseason at Heinz Field against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1:05 p.m. 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, TOTAL 5-5 (.500) HEINZ FIELD: PLAYOFF HISTORY The Steelers have hosted 11 playoff games at Heinz Field since the stadium opened in tied as the second-most home postseason games in the NFL in the time span (New England: 18). Pittsburgh holds a 7-4 (.636) mark in home playoff games at Heinz Field: STEELERS HEINZ FIELD PLAYOFF GAME HISTORY DATE OPPONENT RESULT GAME 1/20/2002 Baltimore W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/27/2002 New England L, AFC Championship 1/5/2003 Cleveland W, AFC Wild Card 1/15/2005 NY Jets W, (OT) AFC Divisional Playoff 1/23/2005 New England L, AFC Championship 1/5/2008 Jacksonville L, AFC Wild Card 1/11/2009 San Diego W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/18/2009 Baltimore W, AFC Championship 1/15/2011 Baltimore W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/23/2011 NY Jets W, AFC Championship 1/3/2015 Baltimore L, AFC Wild Card 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** Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins San Diego Chargers New England Patriots Green Bay Packers** Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Philadelphia Eagles* Total * 1947 Eastern Division playoff game. ** Super Bowl opponent.

4 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 6-4 during the Mike Tomlin era in the postseason, with three of the four 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 (Entering 2016 Postseason) NAME W L PCT. Bill Belichick John Harbaugh Pete Carroll Sean Payton Mike Tomlin John Fox Mike McCarthy Jason Garrett Chuck Pagano Andy Reid Ron Rivera Jim Caldwell Bruce Arians Jack Del Rio Jay Gruden Chip Kelly Marvin Lewis Bill O Brien 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 57 playoff games, which is second all-time behind Dallas (60). The Steelers have won 10 of their last 15 postseason games. Pittsburgh is 7-4 all-time in the postseason at Heinz Field since the stadium opened in 2001, including winning four of their previous fi ve. 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 one team and have a losing record versus nine teams. STEELERS PLAYOFF OT GAMES Pittsburgh s most recent playoff game - an overtime 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

5 SECOND TIME AROUND The Steelers will face the Miami Dolphins for the second time this year when they meet in the AFC Wild Card playoff game on Sunday. Pittsburgh is 8-12 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 STEELERS PLAYOFF GAME SUPERLATIVES PASSING YARDS 367 Tommy Maddox 1/5/2003 vs. CLE W, Neil O Donnell 1/15/1995 vs. SD L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/17/2016 at DEN L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/5/2008 vs. JAC L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/15 vs. BAL L, PASS COMPLETIONS 32 Neil O Donnell 1/15/1995 vs. SD L, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/2015 vs. BAL L, Tommy Maddox 1/5/2003 vs. CLE W, Ben Roethlisberger 1/5/2008 vs. JAC L, PASS ATTEMPTS 54 Neil O Donnell 1/15/1995 vs. SD L, Neil O Donnell 1/28/1996 vs. DAL L, Tommy Maddox 1/5/2003 vs. CLE W, Ben Roethlisberger 1/3/15 vs. BAL L, PASSING TOUCHDOWNS 4 Terry Bradshaw 1/21/1979 vs. DAL W, Five occasions, most recently Ben Roethlisberger 1/8/2006 at CIN W, RUSHING YARDS 158 Franco Harris 1/12/1975 vs. MIN W, Franco Harris 12/27/1975 vs. BAL W, Willie Parker 1/11/2009 vs. SD W, RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS 3 Franco Harris 12/22/1974 vs. BUF W, occasions, most recently Rashard Mendenhall 1/15/2011 vs. BAL W, RECEPTIONS 11 Hines Ward 1/5/2003 vs. CLE W, Franco Harris 1/9/1983 vs. SD L, Four occasions, most recently Hines Ward 1/5/2008 vs. JAC L, RECEIVING YARDS 161 Lynn Swann 1/18/1976 vs. DAL W, John Stallworth 12/30/1978 vs. DEN W, Martavis Bryant 1/17/16 at DEN L, RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS 2 Four occasions, most recently Hines Ward 1/11/2003 at TEN L, OT YARDS FROM SCRIMMAGE 194 Martavis Bryant 1/17/16 at DEN L, Merril Hoge 1/7/1990 at DEN L, Lynn Swann 1/18/1976 vs. DAL W, SACKS 3.0 Three occasions, most recently James Harrison 1/15/2011 vs. BAL W, INTERCEPTIONS 2 Three occasions, most recently Brent Alexander 1/20/2002 vs. BAL W, POINTS SCORED 42 12/29/1996 vs. IND W, /6/1996 vs. BUF W, /19/1976 at BAL, W /5/2003 vs. CLE W, FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED 5 1/7/1979 vs. HOU W, /3/1998 vs. NE W, 7-6 1/12/1975 vs. MIN W, /23/1972 vs. OAK W, 13-7

6 STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Owns a 6-5 all-time record in the postseason (4-2 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 11-6 all-time (.647) all-time in the postseason as a starter. In 17 career postseason games, has a 61.5 completion percentage (321-of-522) for 4,052 yards and 22 touchdowns with 19 interceptions for a 84.6 passer rating. His 321 completions and 4,052 passing yards the most in Steelers postseason history and his 22 touchdowns are the secondmost in team postseason annals. 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 seven 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. Has engineered four postseason fourth quarter/overtime game-winning drives, including most recently in the 2015 AFC Wild Card Game at Cincinnati. K CHRIS BOSWELL 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 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). STEELERS POSTSEASON NOTES WR ANTONIO BROWN Has postseason career totals of 26 catches for 396 yards in six games. His 396 receiving yards are seventh-most and his 26 catches are tied for ninth 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 career postseason long 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 a postseason best of 119 receiving yards on seven catches, both game highs, in the 2015 AFC Wild Card game at Cincinnati. Fifteen of his 26 playoff catches have resulted in a first down. LB JAMES HARRISON Has posted 56 tackles (39 solo) in 16 career playoff games (nine starts) - 15 games (nine 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 8.5 sacks in his postseason career, including 3.0 in the 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Baltimore. His 8.5 sacks are the second-most in Steelers playoff history 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. LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS In 11 career postseason games, has 57 tackles (43 solo), 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 6-5 in his 11 games played (seven starts). Made his fi rst career postseason start in the 2010 AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Baltimore, tallying nine tackles. LB RYAN SHAZIER 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. CB WILLIAM GAY Has played in 11 career postseason games and the team is 6-5. 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.

7 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 Week 14 AFC Offensive Player of the Week Week 14 FedEx Ground Player of the Week WR ANTONIO BROWN 2017 Pro Bowl Selection C MAURKICE POUNCEY 2017 Pro Bowl Selection G DAVID DeCASTRO 2017 Pro Bowl Selection RB DeANGELO WILLIAMS Week 1 AFC Offensive Player of the Week DE STEPHON TUITT Week 11 AFC Defensive Player of the Week

8 FROM LAST WEEK S GAME VS. CLEVELAND THE STEELERS Pittsburgh fi nished the 2016 regular-season with an 11-5 overall record, 9-3 vs. AFC teams (5-1 vs. AFC North) and 6-2 at Heinz Field. The Steelers improved to in overtime games in team history ( at home) and to at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 11 games in 2016 to mark the 16th season in team history with at least 11 wins and eighth since Pittsburgh won six regular-season home games for the ninth time since Heinz Field opened in 2001 (2001, 04, 07, 08, 09, 11, 14, 15 and 16). Pittsburgh has won seven consecutive regular-season games in a single-season for the fi rst time since 2004 (14 games). The Steelers are now in regular-season history against the Browns, at home and 15-1 at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh has swept the regular-season series vs. Cleveland for the 21st time in series history. Pittsburgh has won each of the previous four regularseason games vs. Cleveland and 13 consecutive at home, dating back to the 2004 season. Pittsburgh improved to 7-0 in regular-season games against Cleveland in the month of January (4-0 at home in the month). Pittsburgh is the fi rst team in NFL history to reach 10 regular-season wins in the month of January, and improved its record to 10-1 in the month tops in the NFL. The Steelers have won eight consecutive regularseason games in the month of January. Pittsburgh has won each of their last nine regularseason fi nales, dating back to The Steelers became the only NFL team to not allow an opponent touchdown on their fi rst offensive possession in each of their 16 regular-season games the fi rst time in team history since For the fi rst time in a single season in team history, Pittsburgh recorded three consecutive wins when trailing by at least 10 points. The Steelers allowed 21 sacks in 2016 to tie for the sixth-fewest allowed since 1963 when team sacks became charted. The Steelers scored 399 points in 2016 to mark the fi fth-most in a season in team history. The Steelers generated 5,962 net yards of offense in 2016 to mark the fourth-most in a season in team history. The Steelers produced 336 first downs in 2016 to mark the sixth-most in a season in team history. The Steelers scored 47 touchdowns in 2016 to tie for the third-most in a season in team history. The Steelers have scored at least 45 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history. HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN Has led the Steelers to at least 11 wins in a season for the fi fth time in his 10 seasons as the team s head coach (2008, 10, 11, 14 and 16). Improved his regular-season record to since becoming the Steelers head coach in 2007 (59-21 at home). Tied John Madden (103) for the fourth-most wins by an NFL head coach in their fi rst 10 seasons as a head coach. FROM LAST WEEK S GAME VS. CLEVELAND HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN (Cont d) Led the Steelers to at least six regular-season home wins for the seventh year in his 10 seasons as the team s head coach (2007, 08, 09, 11, 14, 15 and 16). Is now 5-1 in overtime games at Heinz Field (6-5 overall). Improved to 17-3 as the Steelers head coach in regular-season games vs. Cleveland (10-0 at home). Led the Steelers to a regular-season sweep over the Browns for the seventh time in his 10 years as the team s head coach (2007, 08, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 16). Is now in regular-season games vs. AFC teams (44-16 at home). Improved his head coaching record to vs. AFC North opponents (23-7 at home). Improved to 5-0 in regular-season games during the month of January (1-0 at home during the month). QB LANDRY JONES Made his fourth career start and improved to 2-2 in his NFL career. Threw for 277 yards, completing 24-of-37 passes, with three touchdowns and one interception for a passer rating of Set a single-game career high with three touchdown passes, surpassing his previous mark of two (Oct. 18, 2015 vs. Arizona). Threw a game-winning 26-yard touchdown to WR Cobi Hamilton in overtime. Reached 1,000 passing yards in his NFL career, now with 1,071. RB DeANGELO WILLIAMS Totaled 94 scrimmage yards (67 rushing and 27 receiving). Scored two touchdowns an 11-yard reception and a one-yard run increasing his career total to 70 touchdowns (61 rushing / 9 receiving) and six in 2016 (four rushing / two receiving). Was the second game of his NFL career with at least one rushing and one receiving touchdown (Oct. 5, 2008 with Carolina vs. Kansas City). His 70 combined touchdowns rank 10th among active NFL players. Moved into 48th on the NFL s all-time rushing yardage list, surpassing Larry Csonka (8,081), now with 8,096. RB FITZGERALD TOUSSAINT Established a single-game career high of 38 yards from scrimmage (14 rushing and 24 receiving), surpassing his previous mark of 31 (Dec. 21, 2014 at Houston). WR ELI ROGERS Led the Steelers in receptions (6) and receiving yards (61). WR DEMARCUS AYERS Scored the fi rst touchdown of his NFL career on an 11-yard reception from QB Landry Jones in the fourth quarter, fi nishing the game with fi ve catches for 44 yards. WR COBI HAMILTON Totaled three catches for 54 yards, including a gamewinning 26-yard touchdown in overtime. Marked his second career receiving touchdown.

9 FROM LAST WEEK S GAME VS. CLEVELAND G DAVID DeCASTRO Extended his consecutive regular-season games started streak to 56 the fourth-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL guards. CB WILLIAM GAY Extended his consecutive regular season games played streak to 160 the longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL defensive players. S MIKE MITCHELL Extended his consecutive regular season games started streak to 62 the fifth-longest active consecutive games started streak among NFL safeties. Recovered a fumble that was forced by LB Jarvis Jones. Marked his sixth career fumble recovery on defense. Finished with eight tackles (seven solo). S SEAN DAVIS Recorded the first full sack of his NFL career, bringing down Cleveland QB Robert Griffin III in the first quarter for a seven yard loss, increasing his rookie total to 1.5 quarterback takedowns. Recovered a Cleveland QB Robert Griffi n III fumble in the second quarter, the fi rst fumble recovery of his NFL career. Led the team with nine tackles (eight solo). FROM LAST WEEK S GAME VS. CLEVELAND LB LAWRENCE TIMMONS Extended his streak of consecutive regular-season games started to 101 the longest active streak among current Steelers and the longest active streak among NFL linebackers. Extended his consecutive regular season games played streak to 120 the longest active consecutive games played streak among NFL linebackers. LB RYAN SHAZIER Posted eight tackles (seven solo) and hauled in his third interception of 2016 in the second quarter, a single-season career high, and tied for the team lead in the category (Artie Burns). LB JARVIS JONES Recorded his fi rst sack of the season, taking down QB Robert Griffin III in the fourth quarter. Marked his sixth career sack. Forced a fumble on RB Isaiah Crowell late in the fourth quarter. Marked his fourth career forced fumble. LB BUD DUPREE Recorded a sack-forced fumble of Cleveland QB Robert Griffi n III in the third quarter, increasing his 2016 sack total to 4.5, a single-season career high (4.0 in 2015) and marking the fi rst forced fumble of his NFL career. NT DAN McCULLERS Tallied the fi rst full sack of his NFL career, increasing his career total to 1.5, bringing down Cleveland QB Robert Griffi n III for an eight-yard loss in the fourth quarter.

10 STEELERS-DOLPHINS HISTORY Series History: Series began in 1971 Overall Regular Season: Steelers lead, At Pittsburgh: Steelers lead, 6-3 At Miami: Dolphins lead, 8-6 Neutral Sites: N/A Streak: Dolphins won previous two meetings Last Regular-Season Meeting: Oct. 16, 2016, at Miami Miami 30, Pittsburgh 15 Postseason Series: Dolphins lead, 2-1 Last Postseason Meeting: Jan. 6, 1985, at Miami Miami 45, Pittsburgh 28 - AFC Championship (preseason and postseason record not included in overall series record) This week s game will mark the 27th overall meeting between Pittsburgh and Miami, including the postseason...the overall series is even at 13-13, with the Dolphins owning a one-game advantage over the Steelers in postseason history, the two teams will meet for the third time in Pittsburgh during the playoffs, with each team claiming a postseason win in Pittsburgh. STEELERS-DOLPHINS IN POSTSEASON This week s game will mark the fourth time Pittsburgh and Miami will have met in postseason history, with the Dolphins owning a 2-1 mark against the Steelers: STEELERS-DOLPHINS: POSTSEASON HISTORY DATE LOCATION RESULT GAME 12/31/1972 Pittsburgh L, AFC Championship 12/30/1979 Pittsburgh W, AFC Divisional Playoff 1/6/1985 Miami L, AFC Championship 2016 TEAM STATS THE LAST TIME VS. MIAMI Miami 30, Pittsburgh 15 October 16, 2015 Hard Rock Stadium (65,351) MIAMI - RB Jay Ajayi rushed for 204 yards with two rushing scores to help lift the Dolphins to a victory over the Steelers at Hard Rock Stadium. K Andrew Franks gave the Dolphins an early 3-0 lead. On the Steelers ensuing drive, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey scored on a 60-yard touchdown run to give Pittsburgh an 8-3 advantage. The 60-yard touchdown run was the longest touchdown run by a Steeler since Miami then scored 20 unanswered points. Franks connected on two fi eld goals (23 and 30 yards), and RB Damien Williams scored on a one-yard run late in the second quarter, to give the Dolphins a 16-8 lead at the break. Ajayi scored on a one-yard run late in the third quarter to extend Miami s lead to Late in the fourth quarter, QB Ben Roethlisberger threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to WR Cobi Hamilton. On the Dolphins next play from scrimmage, Ajayi scored on a 62-yard run to seal the victory. GAME SUMMARY STEELERS (4-2) Dolphins (2-4) TEAM Q TIME PLAY DRIVE SCORE MIA 1 8:34 Franks 30 yd. FG 9-53; 3: PIT 1 5:39 Heyward-Bey 60 yd. run (Pass to Bell) 6-75; 2: MIA 2 8:18 Franks 23 yd. FG 12-85; 7: MIA 2 5:23 Franks 30 yd. FG 4-1; 2: MIA 2 0:21 Williams 1 yd. run (Franks kick) 9-71; 2: MIA 3 1:39 Ajayi 1 yd. run (Franks kick) 6-52; 3: PIT 4 1:02 Hamilton 23 yd. pass from Roethlisberger (Boswell kick) 10-97; 3: MIA 4 0:50 Ajayi 62 yd. run (Franks kick) 1-62; 0: Steelers Category Dolphins 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...28: 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. 8: Pittsburgh (1015) vs. Miami (10-6), 1 p.m. (CBS Network, locally KDKA-TV) TEAM STATISTICS Steelers Dolphins 1st Downs 15 (3-11-1) 24 ( ) 3rd Downs 3-11 (27%) 7-14 (50%) 4th Downs 0-1 (0%) 0-0 (0%) 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. 23:30 36:30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING: Pit. Heyward-Bey 1-60, 1 TD; Bell 10-53; Williams 3-10; Brown 1-6; Jones 1-(-1). Mia. Ajayi , 2 TDs; Williams 6-12, 1 TD; Foster 3-3; Tannehill 2-3. PASSING: Pit. Roethlisberger , 189, 1 TD; Jones 1-0-0, 0. Mia. Tannehill , 252. RECEIVING: Pit. Bell 6-55; Brown 4-39; Rogers 4-35; Hamilton 2-36, 1 TD; James 2-13; Grimble Mia. Landry 7-91; Parker 5-28; Gray 3-81; Stills 2-12; Foster 2-12; Williams 2-5; Sims 1-12; Jones 1-8, Ajayi 1-3.

11 STEELERS-DOLPHINS CONNECTIONS STEELERS-DOLPHINS CONNECTIONS Steelers in Bold; Dolphins in Bold Italic Former Steelers/Dolphins Steelers RB coach James Saxon was on staff with the Dolphins from Miami OG Kraig Urbik entered the NFL as a third-round (79th overall) draft selection of Pittsburgh in Area Connections Steelers WRs Antonio Brown and Eli Rogers, along with CB Artie Burns and DE Stephon Tuitt are all from Miami, Fla. Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo played collegiately at Miami (Fla.). Miami LB Mike Hull is a native of Canonsburg, Pa. and attended Penn State. Dolphins CB Tony Lippett and DE Cameron Wake both played their college careers at Penn State. Miami CB Lafayette Pitts is a former Pitt Panther. NFL Connections Steelers STC Danny Smith worked with Dolphins asst. strength and conditioning coach Jim Arthur in Buffalo for two seasons ( ). Steelers OL coach Mike Munchak and Dolphins LB coach Matt Burke were on the same Titans staff from Munchak was also with the Titans from when Dolphins DE Jason Jones was a player. Pittsburgh WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (2013) and DE Ricardo Mathews ( ) were Colts when Miami OC Clyde Christensen was on Indianapolis coaching staff. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin worked with Christensen in Tampa Bay for one year (2001). Miami OL coach Chris Foerster was also working for the Buccaneers at that time. Smith worked with Foerster in Washington for three years ( ). Steelers QB Zach Mettenberger also played for the Titans in 2015 when Dolphins WR coach Shawn Jefferson was on staff for Tennessee. Steelers OC Todd Haley coached the Chiefs from while Dolphins T Branden Albert was a player. Pittsburgh LB Arthur Moats played alongside Miami LB Kiko Alonso for one year (2013) in Buffalo. Moats also played with Miami C/G Kraig Urbik ( ) and DE Mario Williams ( ) as a Bill. Steelers TE David Johnson and Mathews ( ) were both teammates with Dolphins LB Donald Butler in San Diego. Steelers in Bold; Dolphins in Bold Italic College Connections Steelers LB Arthur Moats attended James Madison in 2007 when Dolphins DB coach Joe Danna held the same position there. Pittsburgh QB Landry Jones spent time as an Oklahoma Sooner with Miami DT Jordan Phillips (2012), RB Damien Williams (2012) and WR Kenny Stills ( ). Steelers TE Jesse James was teammates with Dolphins LB Mike Hull ( ) and CB Jordan Lucas ( ) at Penn State. Pittsburgh LB Jarvis Jones and Miami S Bacarri Rambo shared a locker room at Georgia for four years ( ). Steelers RB Le Veon Bell attended Michigan State with Dolphins CB Tony Lippett and TE Dion Sims from Steelers G Davis DeCastro played all four years of his collegiate career ( ) with Dolphins S Michael Thomas at Stanford. Pittsburgh S Robert Golden was an Arizona Wildcat with Miami DT Earl Mitchell for two seasons ( ). Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo ( ) and CB Artie Burns ( ) played at Miami (FL) with Dolphins WR Rashawn Scott. PIT-MIA SERIES HIGHS Passing Yards Steelers Ben Roethlisberger /8/2013 Dolphins Dan Marino 421 1/6/1985* * 1984 AFC Championship Rushing Yards Steelers Jerome Bettis /25/1996 Dolphins Jay Ajayi /16/2016 Receiving Yards Steelers Theo Bell /30/1980 Dolphins Paul Warfi eld /14/1971

12 WHAT TO LOOK FOR FROM THE STEELERS With a win, would even the postseason series against Miami to 2-2, and improve to 2-1 against the Dolphins at home during the playoffs. Pittsburgh looks to improve to 6-5 in AFC Wild Card game postseason history and to 3-3 in the Wild Card round at home. The Steelers look to improve to in postseason team history. FROM HEAD COACH MIKE TOMLIN With a win, would improve to 7-5 in his postseason career and to 5-2 at Heinz Field during the playoffs. FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE QB BEN ROETHLISBERGER Will tie Larry Brown and Hines Ward (18) for the fourthmost playoff game appearances in team history on Sunday. With a win, would improve to 12-6 in the postseason as a starter (6-3 at home). Is two completions from surpassing Jim Kelly (322) for the eighth-most in NFL playoff history, 21 from moving into seventh (Donovan McNabb, 341) and 35 from sixth (John Elway, 355). Two or more touchdown passes to register his eighth career multi-touchdown passing game in the postseason. Would record his fourth 300-yard playoff game with 300 yards this week (339 at Denver, 1/17/2016, 337 vs. Jacksonville, 1/5/2008 and 334 vs. Baltimore, Jan. 3, 2015). With 300 passing yards, would break a tie with Terry Bradshaw (3) for the most 300-yard games in Steelers postseason history. With 300 passing yards this week, would tie Terry Bradshaw (2) for the most consecutive 300-yard games in Steelers playoff history. Is three touchdown passes from becoming the second in Steelers postseason history with at least 25 (Terry Bradshaw: 30). Will become the 11th quarterback in NFL history with at least 25 touchdown passes in the postseason with three. Is 459 passing yards from surpassing Dan Marino (4,510) for the sixth-most in NFL playoff history. WHAT TO LOOK FOR FROM THE STEELERS OFFENSE (CONT D) WR ANTONIO BROWN Will tie Atnwaan Randle El (27) for the eighth-most catches in Steelers playoff history with his next catch and fi ve to tie Andre Hastings (31) for seventh. Is four catches from becoming the eighth Steeler with 30 career postseason receptions. Needs 104 receiving yards to tally 500 in his postseason career and become the seventh player in team history with at least 500 receiving yards in the playoffs. With 100 receiving yards this week, will become the fi rst player in Steelers history to record three consecutive 100-yard playoff games. Is 109 receiving yards from surpassing Franco Harris (504) for the sixth-most in Steelers postseason history and 192 from moving into fourth (Heath Miller and Ernie Mills: 587). Will record the fi rst touchdown catch of his postseason career with a scoring grab. Is 135 scrimmage yards from moving into ninth (Willie Parker, 548) in Steelers postseason history and 174 from surpassing Heath Miller (587) for eighth. FROM THE STEELERS DEFENSE LB JAMES HARRISON Is 1.5 sacks from registering 10.0 in his Steelers postseason career and to join LaMarr Woodley (11.0) as the only players with at least 10.0 sacks in team playoff history. FROM THE STEELERS SPECIAL TEAMS K CHRIS BOSWELL Is two fi eld goals from tying Shaun Suisham (nine) for the fi fth-most in Steelers postseason history and three to match Norm Johnson (10) for the fourth most. RB Le VEON BELL With 100 rushing yards on Sunday, will become the fi rst Steelers running back with a 100-yard postseason game since the 2011 postseason (Isaac Redman, 121 yards, Jan. 8, 2012 at Denver).

13 2016 BY THE NUMBERS 1 The Steelers were the only NFL team on Kickoff Weekend to feature a 300-yard passer (Ben Roethlisberger: 300), 100-yard rusher (DeAngelo Williams: 143) and a 100-yard receiver (Antonio Brown: 126). 1st CB Artie Burns made his fi rst career start in Week Nine at Baltimore and posted the fi rst interception of his NFL career. 3 WR Antonio Brown set a single-game career-high with three touchdown receptions in Week 12 at Indianapolis to become the 13th player (14th occasion) in Steelers history with a threeplus touchdown catch game TE Ladarius Green recorded the fi rst 100-yard receiving game of his NFL career in Week 13 vs. New York, fi nishing with single-game career highs in receptions (6) and yards (110), while scoring the fi rst touchdown of his Steelers tenure. 8.0 The Steelers recorded eight sacks in Week 11 at Cleveland - the team s most since eight on December 24, 2005 at Cleveland. 12 The number of touchdown catches WR Antonio Brown had in the tied as the second-most in a season in Steelers history and the second-most in his NFL career of his team record of 13 in WR Sammie Coates is second in the NFL with a 20.7 yards per catch average (21-435, minimum 20 receptions). 21 The Steelers limited opponents to 21 sacks in the second-fewest allowed on the season (Oakland: 18) LB James Harrison increased his sack total with the Steelers to 79.5 in Week 13 - the most by a Pittsburgh defender since the statistic became official in WR Antonio Brown set an NFL record for the fewest games played to reach 600 receptions, setting the mark during Week 11 s game at Cleveland, his 96th game. THE STEELERS IN 2016 Regular Post Season Season Overall: At Home: On the Road: Neutral: By Month: September October November December January vs. AFC: vs. AFC North vs. AFC East vs. AFC South vs. AFC West vs. NFC: vs. NFC East vs. NFC North vs. NFC South vs. NFC West When: When Scoring First: When Opponent Scored First: When Scoring 20 or More Points: When Scoring Less Than 20 Points: When Leading after the fi rst quarter: When Trailing after the fi rst quarter: When Tied after the fi rst quarter: When Leading at the Half: When Trailing at the Half: When Tied at the Half: When Leading after three quarters: When Trailing after three quarters: When Tied after three quarters: When Outrushing the Opponent: With 35 or More Rushing Attempts: With Less Than 25 Passing Attempts: When Led in Time of Possession: When Trailed in Time of Possession: On Turf: On Grass: When led in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: When even in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: When trailed in Takeaway/Turnover Ratio: ,268-1,884 RB Le Veon Bell ranked fi fth in the NFL with 1,268 rushing yards and third with 1,884 yards from scrimmage in ,000 RB Le Veon Bell eclipsed 5,000 yards from scrimmage in his NFL career during Week 11 s game at Cleveland - his 42nd career game - setting a Steelers record for the fewest games played to reach the milestone.