Final / OT · Kickoff
2004 Postseason · Divisional · Heinz Field
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 20–17 at home at Heinz Field in overtime in the Divisional round of the 2004 playoffs on January 15, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of the 2004 playoffs to need overtime.
The Jets went 10–6 in the regular season and the Steelers went 15–1. The Steelers’ run ended in the AFC Championship Game, a 41–27 loss to the New England Patriots. The loss ended the Jets’ season.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 17–6 on December 12, 2004. When they met again, the New York Jets won 19–16 on November 18, 2007.
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 Steelers lead the series 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 2000 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Mike McCarthy said the second-year defensive lineman will miss at least four games, another loss for a Pittsburgh defense already without cornerback Jamel Dean.
