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Dolphins vs. Steelers: TV Schedule, Odds, Ticket Info, Game Time and More
- Updated: January 6, 2017
The Miami Dolphins are making their first postseason appearance since 2008, when they held off the Matt Cassel-led New England Patriots for the AFC East crown.
During that season, Chad Pennington was the starting quarterback, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams formed the backfield duo and Ted Ginn led the Fins in receptions and receiving yards. Joey Porter was the defensive stalwart with 17.5 sacks.
These days, Pennington, Brown and Williams are enjoying retirement, Ginn is still in the league with the Carolina Panthers and Porter is the outside linebackers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, his first team before going to Miami.
The Steelers won the Super Bowl that season, led by coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. They’re still around, looking for Pittsburgh’s seventh Super Bowl title.
The two teams will square off Sunday in the AFC Wild Card Round. Let’s take a look at the matchup.
Dolphins at Steelers Game Information
When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 1:05 p.m. ET
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
TV: CBS
Odds: Steelers (-10), per OddsShark (as of Friday, Jan. 6)
Ticket Information: ScoreBig.com
Last Time Around
On October 16, the Dolphins defeated the Steelers, 30-15, in Miami behind running back Jay Ajayi’s 204 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Jarvis Landry also helped the Fins keep the chains moving with seven catches and 91 yards.
Pittsburgh struggled offensively all game. Running back Le’Veon Bell was held to 53 rushing yards, while wide receiver Antonio Brown only caught four passes for 39 yards.
The Steelers cut the Dolphins’ lead to 23-15 with one minute remaining, but Ajayi responded with a 62-yard touchdown run to seal the victory.
When the Steelers Have the Ball
The Steelers are a much better home team, averaging 28.25 points in Pittsburgh this season …
