Final / OT · Kickoff
2002 Postseason · Divisional · The Coliseum
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The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34–31 at home at The Coliseum in overtime in the Divisional round of the 2002 playoffs on January 11, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of the 2002 playoffs to need overtime.
The Steelers went 10–5–1 in the regular season and the Titans went 11–5. The Titans’ run ended in the AFC Championship Game, a 41–24 loss to the Oakland Raiders. The loss ended the Steelers’ season. The Titans’ 34 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Tennessee Titans won 31–23 on November 17, 2002. When they met again, the Tennessee Titans won 30–13 on September 28, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Titans lead the series 6–2 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
Tennessee values the veteran running back's leadership and his effect on Cam Ward more than a deadline return, even at 0-4 with Pollard in the last year of his deal.
Pittsburgh will check Dowdle's toe in warmups, but Jaylen Warren is set to carry the load again, while Indianapolis expects its veteran receiver back from a groin injury.
Chicago's quarterback is reported to be targeting next week's trip to Atlanta, Washington's top receiver is a genuine toss-up against the Giants, and Tennessee's rookie wideout looks set to play through a sore back.
