Rain Man |
01-15-2017 02:45 PM |
My top five moment of Chiefs against Steelers over the years.
1. 1986. In the season finale, the Chiefs need a win to reach the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. With an anemic offense and a killer defense and special teams, they need big plays and they get them. Albert Lewis blocked a punt in the first quarter, and Deron Cherry recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown. In the second quarter, Boyce Green returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. And before halftime, Bill Maas blocked a field goal attempt and Lloyd Burruss returned it 78 yards for a touchdown. The Chiefs won and went to the playoffs.
2. 1994. Tim Barnett catches a 4th down, game tying touchdown from Joe Montana in the playoffs. Afterwards, when being interviewed, Barnett says, "That was 4th down?" The Chiefs won on an overtime field goal.
3. 1981. In the season opener, Pittsburgh leads 33-30 and is killing the clock with two minutes left. On a snap, Frank Manumaleuga leaps through the line and nails Bradshaw, forcing the fumble. Thomas Howard picked it up and ran 65 yards for the winning touchdown.
4. 2009. The Steelers kick off to open the game, and it's fielded by a promising second-year running back from Texas named Jamaal Charles. 97 yards later, the Chiefs have the lead and went on to win.
5. 1999. Protecting a 21-13 lead late in the third quarter, the Chiefs are on their own 18 when they try a little trickery. A reverse Derrick Alexander opens up and he can use his speed. 82 yards later, the Chiefs are up 28-13 and hold the lead to win.
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