The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have met twice previously in the NFL playoffs. After a 12-4 season in 1994, during which Pittsburgh beat (11-5) Cleveland twice in the regular season, the Steelers continued their domination into the postseason with a 29-9 victory.
Cleveland’s Earnest Byner set the tone for the playoff contest when he stomped on the Terrible Towel during the pre-game introductions.
Neil O’Donnell outshone Vinny Testaverde with two touchdowns and no interceptions, while Cleveland’s quarterback threw one touchdown and two interceptions. Barry Foster ran for 133 yards supported by Bam Morris with 60 and John Williams with 43.