Opposing passers compiled the following stat-line: The figure that leaps screaming off the sheet is the amazing 37 picks in 14 games.
Pittsburgh's all-time best pass defense was an equal-opportunity unit: Mike Wagner led the team with 8 INT, but 10 other guys recorded at least one pick.
The source of its title was Craig Hanneman whose endearing description of himself and his teammates after the regular season away victory over the Oakland Raiders was "We’re all about three bricks shy of a load.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams [3] [4] [5] [6] Reserve at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Johnny Unitas playing for San Diego is knocked out of the game after completing only 3 of 15 passes for 24 yards and three interceptions.
Joe Gilliam makes Monday Night Football debut at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum • Oakland, California