Steelers Capitalize on Turnovers to Secure Dramatic Comeback Win over Patriots | 1997

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That 2pt conversion throw was a laser! Kordell had the microwave ability but was just too inconsistent overall. With less than two minutes, Drew Bledsoe threw a costly interception & allowed Pittsburgh to tie this game with very little time remaining. The Steelers went into OT & used their momentum to thrust a W. Shoutout Norm Johnson!
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[@ItzYinzburgh]

This was a wild game! Drew Bledsoe really threw this one away. Kordell had back to back drives with a pick but cleaned his act up & was able to get the W (with some huge help from the D) I love watching the 1997 team. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! The season never ends in Yinzburgh! 🖤💛

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

I love the 97 team, but it sadly ended the way many of Cowher's best teams did....with a home loss in AFC title game against team they should have beaten (94 vs SD, 97 vs DEN, 01 vs NE). 04 vs NE I will give a pass to as NE was the better team. Heck, in 95 even if the Indy LB doesnt drop the INT, they lose that one at home as well. Cowher inner Martyball came out in AFC Title games at home! Love the videos!

[@killalltogepis9916]

@@jimmyplenderleith9471 surprisingly (to me anyways) is that Bill Cowher in his book called the 1997 team the best one in his 15 years in Pittsburgh.

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

@@killalltogepis9916 It was a really good team. Kordell was still something new and different at QB, with the real threat of running that hadn't really been seen before. Jerome was in his second year, still entering his prime. The defense was young and really good. No matter what, the fact Cowher went 1-4 at home in AFC Title games and was BARELY victorious in the one win will always bother me. The way he would change the entire team philosophy in the playoffs and coach almost scared irritated me every year and in the end cost them big time. If Cowher coached the playoffs they way he did regular season games, I have no doubt the Steelers would have gone to 2 of 3 more Super Bowls during his coaching era.

[@killalltogepis9916]

@@jimmyplenderleith9471 agreed! Honestly I’m more bothered the Steelers didn’t win a Super Bowl in the 1990s then the 2010s with the Killer B’s.

[@ItzYinzburgh]

@@killalltogepis9916 Killer B’s get a lot of criticism but the defense had aged out by 2013. Building a D is harder than offense in today’s NFL imo. Love Cowher but just like Tomlin, he had his moments of strange calls too

[@EdmacZ]

The Patriots have been a nemesis for quite a while, and one I really don't like under any circumstances. Even with Brady gone I still can't stand them.

[@TheSteelers4190]

Before Brady, the Steelers had their number. Led the series 12-5 counting the post season. Hoping it reverts back to that going forward lol.

[@purity6sic6mc]

AMEN!!! 😂😂😂🎉

[@keithclark7266]

@EdmacZ • since 2001 AFC Championship Game

[@jorgegaytan3012]

If it wasn't for him,our steelers would've won at least 2 more super bowls

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

Actually Cheating has been the Patriots Benefits.. 😂

[@Sudz28]

Just amazing how much you forget over time as an NFL fan. I certainly watched this game, but I had totally forgotten that Pete Carroll used to be the Patriots head coach before Billicheck! Also, I forgot what a freak of nature Levon Kirkland was, so fast for such a big man and so athletic. Man I miss the old slugfests. Holy Cow, those shoulder pads used to be massive! LOL!

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

Remember when Kirkland left and went to Philly? He was HUGE by that point and could still move like a cat. Kirkland was awesome as a Steeler.

[@martinsane]

I wonder how many games in Steeler franchise history, they won or lost by 3 or less. Damn they love that drama don't they. lol Wild to see Pete on the NE sidelines and poor Drew... Boy could Dick Enberg call a game too! Ah the good ole days. And don't even get me started on Slash, L'amar who?

[@uofksteel]

Like I said before, love these 90s Steelers teams! Bruener, not only one of the best run blocking TEs ever but had good hands as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

Loved me some Slash! RIP Charles Johnson.

[@Mr.PoliticallyIncorrect]

That 1997 team was very clutch. They won 4 games down by 10+ with two overtime victories. They just would not die Stewart made a lot of great throws under duress in this game. It's a shame he struggled so much the next three years, but I place the blame mostly on the fact that Chan Gailey left and they tried to make Stewart a pocket passer.

[@davidford3968]

I think that the 97 team is one of the more underrated Steeler teams of all time. They almost got to the Super Bowl

[@CoreyT127]

He was built for the current nfl!

[@louv4437]

We lost the championship game to what they call a legendary Bronco team led by Elway we lost by 3! And Stewart had 4 interceptions two in the end zone

[@BlackIce100]

Don't get me started on that game 😭🤬😫

[@domenicv7962]

all because Cowherd called a lousy game. when the steelers were easily driving the ball down the field, suddenly, Coward decides to change the game plan...what was working brilliantly. He was like Tomlin...one and done

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

Kordell played so bad in big situations in that game...The Steelers were the better team.. they got rolling late and were a Denver third down conversion away from getting the ball back with a chance to win. But I will always remember Romanowski looking at Kordell and hitting his own helmet saying "THINK" when Kordell threw that lollipop INT in the end zone.

[@domenicv7962]

@@jimmyplenderleith9471 That was Cowher's loss...not Kordell...you just cannot see it !!!

[@martinruanesr2690]

@@jimmyplenderleith9471I forgot about that one

[@sch7194]

I remember this game...it was such a special season in Pittsburgh...Kordell was so much fun to watch...the defense was great & of course...THE BUS was rolling !!!

[@joeheid2776]

Always loved Dick Enberg. Might be my favorite all-time football announcer.

[@brianbyers5400]

@Joe Heid, I miss listening to him & Merlin Olsen!

[@joeheid2776]

@@brianbyers5400 Honestly? Might be my all-time favorite announcing duo ever. Spot on.

[@Rockstopmotion]

Nfl gameday 99

[@JohnDoe-zr8pc]

Three OCs in six years really hurt Stewart.

[@lucashenderson2775]

Yup. Chan Gailey leaving especially hurt him, he was the one who maximized Kordell's skills the best.

[@mikefrank115]

Man, I absolutely LOVED watching Kordell play. Also have the Steelers ever had just a mediocre linebacker group?

[@dutchyboy66]

If they would have kept an O/C for Kordell Sterwart for More than 1-2 Seasons, Kordell would've been the Perfect Bridge to Big Ben. No Slight to Tommy Maddox, but Kordell/ Slash could do It ALL WELL !

[@mikefrank115]

@@dutchyboy66 I think you're right about that. His wheels were great but if you look at that pass he throws down the middle to Charles Johnson you can see that he also had a cannon for a right arm. And for obscure trivia people he is still one of only 2 players in NFL history to have an 80+ yard touchdown pass, an 80+ yard touchdown reception, and an 80+ yard touchdown run 🙂 (I believe Frank Gifford is the other one)

[@jasondebritto9897]

Hey these past couple of seasons the middle lb corp has been lacking

[@mikefrank115]

@@jasondebritto9897 I agree that it hasn't been a strength (still trying to replace the irreplaceable Ryan Shazier) but even so the overall linebacker group has been good. If we could find another Timmons/Farrior type tandem on the inside that would be a legendary quartet of starting LBs 🙂

[@dutchyboy66]

Since James Farrior Retired, YES !

[@Jesus_Is_King684]

kordell was different we should have started him in the cowboy superbowl

[@tacey01]

He could play in the current era as well as anyone including mahomes

[@killalltogepis9916]

Honestly no, I think Neil was our best bet sadly. Kordell was god awful in postseason.

[@keithclark7266]

@#steelersnation • you really believe Steward was more ready over Tomczak in 1995?

[@keithclark7266]

​@@killalltogepis9916 The entire offense was awful in the 1997 playoffs

[@pittsburghsportsmemoriespo9289]

Kevin Henry making that INT is still arguably the most unlikely play of the last 40 years

[@tacey01]

From what I could tell, that lateral was not forward!

[@ozzcooper]

I would have to say Harrison's adventuresome pick 6 in the SB, but yes, this was right up there.

[@brentfoxx5385]

Great video ALWAYS love seeing us beat them 💪🏾🏈(pure hatred won't allow me to say that team's name)

[@TheSteelers4190]

Hawkins had such a quietly solid season in 1997. Especially with CJ being in and out of the line up at times. Dude was one of the unsung heores of that season.

[@tcw16505]

Great to see this game again. I hope the original tapes of these games are preserved somewhere by the NFL. I would love to see it remastered. I remember buying Season Wrap Up VHS taps for a couple of seasons from the Steeler Store 15+ years ago.

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

The NFL would be wise to setup a paid streaming service where fans could go watch older seasons of the NFL. All regular season and playoff games for each year. Im sure they could go pretty far back and I think enough people would pay for it for the NFL to make a dollar on it.

[@keithclark7266]

#96 for Pittsburgh is former Patriots linebacker and current Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel

[@tristanstone4272]

I remember this game Yes watched it live awesome

[@OctagonObserver]

That was so not a forward lateral

[@speedybailey2944]

Man that was a helluva game GO STEELERS

[@DanStrayer]

The first year after Pittsburgh got away from the block lettering & numbers. Completely forgot the nameplate was briefly a black surname on a white jersey.

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Mark Bruener: clutch

[@Covid-nb8lx]

One thing people need to realize is that it doesn't matter how many points you score a wins a win. With Pittsburgh we never make it look easy but we get shit done and thats all that matters getting it done. #HereWeGo

[@LTDANMAN44]

yancy thigpen saved that game

[@brianbyers5400]

I miss hearing Dick Enberg! Oh my!

[@viviandarkbloom100]

This was a Saturday game....i remember it well.

[@atrain818]

The late game on Saturday. They only had 1 & 4 pm games on Saturday back then.

[@keithclark7266]

From 1970-99 Pittsburgh played in New England a total of 4 times, 3 regular season games(1974, 1979, 1997), and one playoff game (1996). New England had played 12 times in Pittsburgh...11 in the regular season(1970, 76, 81-83, 86, 89-91, 93, 95, 98), once in the playoffs (1997). Since 2001, Pittsburgh has played 7 times in New England: 6 times in regular season (2002, 07, 08, 13, 15, 19), once in the playoffs (2016). New England has played in Pittsburgh in that same time frame 10 times...8 times in regular season(2004, 05, 2010, 16, 17, 18, 22), twice in the playoffs (2001, 04)

[@EMAINIE]

Imagine if Derek Henry wore pads like that.

[@jorgegaytan3012]

A transformer

[@kennygill8886]

Loved this game

[@davidhoj]

Slash!!!

[@john-ic9vj]

I would have loved kordells performance here was swapped with his afc championship game against the patriots a few years later.

[@demetriusjohnson2240]

I remember this game I think this was a Saturday game

[@fadeblac5633]

Never understood why they drafted Neil O'Donnell. Steelers broke my heart when they lost The Superbowl against The Cowgirls!!! As soon as he threw the first Int I would have pulled him. And, put in Stewart. That Steelers team should have won at least one Superbowl.

[@keithclark7266]

@fade black • Stewart wasn't ready in 1995 to play quarterback in the NFL. They should've stuck with the running game

[@marknethercutt3381]

I'm am glad he is not Pittsburgh Steelers anymore.

[@Fireyninjadog]

the steelers haven't clinched the afc central yet. They can't lose by 65 points next week to win the division 😅

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Faneca Dawson J.Jackson great Oline

[@jimmyplenderleith9471]

Ahhh the good ole days...before Tom Brady entered the picture and we (Steelers) became his personal whipping post! Steelers would beat same NE team a few weeks later in Divisional Playoff.

[@brendanbugala8774]

KORDELL STEWART BAY BAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brianadams9535]

Kordell could have been great he was just too emotional when things would go wrong I actually seen crying on the sidelines of a game

[@daverhee5034]

Steelers could of went to a lot of SB If not for the Brady bunch

[@tk6137]

shitzburgh squeelers

[@ItzYinzburgh]

Howard Stern fan in 2023

[@jorgegaytan3012]

Look we have a comedian,