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Hines Ward

Hines Ward

Retired

Pittsburgh Steelers · WR

Hines Ward recorded 215 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 14 rostered seasons with Pittsburgh Steelers.

56.2

rec yds/gm

2.0

rush yds/gm

18

playoff games

215

career games

Five defining games

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A researched consensus introduction to Hines Ward's defining games.

Editorial methodology and sources

Cross-checked NFL career stats: Hines Ward, postseason and milestone context, and verified Sportsboxd box scores. This frozen editorial order balances the highest-leverage indexed appearances with statistical peaks that represent Hines Ward's career; no ranking formula runs in the application.

  1. #1. In the Super Bowl against Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers, Hines Ward recorded 5 receptions, 123 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdowns in the leading indexed performance of this editorial five. NFL career stats: Hines Ward
  2. #2. In the Super Bowl against Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers, Hines Ward recorded 7 receptions, 78 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Hines Ward
  3. #3. In the Divisional Round against Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, Hines Ward recorded 7 receptions, 82 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Hines Ward
  4. #4. Against Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons, Hines Ward recorded 8 receptions, 171 receiving yards, 3 receiving touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Hines Ward
  5. #5. Against Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, Hines Ward recorded 10 receptions, 168 receiving yards, 2 receiving touchdowns in a performance that preserves an essential part of the career record. NFL career stats: Hines Ward

Reviewed through 2026-08-11

Super Bowl
XL
SEATTLESEAHAWKS
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
Score hidden
FEB 5, 2006

Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl XL · Feb 5, 2006

5 rec · 123 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Super Bowl
XLV
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
GREEN BAYPACKERS
Score hidden
FEB 6, 2011

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl XLV · Feb 6, 2011

7 rec · 78 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Divisional Round
2002
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
TENNESSEETITANS
Score hidden
JAN 11, 2003

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans

Divisional Round · Jan 11, 2003

7 rec · 82 rec yds · 2 rec TD

Regular Season
2006
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
ATLANTAFALCONS
Score hidden
OCT 22, 2006

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Oct 22, 2006

8 rec · 171 rec yds · 3 rec TD

Regular Season
2002
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
TENNESSEETITANS
Score hidden
NOV 17, 2002

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans

Regular Season · Nov 17, 2002

Single-game peaks

Career highs

Position-relevant single-game records from Hines Ward's indexed NFL box scores.

Career highs: 171 receiving yards · 3 receiving touchdowns

Regular Season
2006
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
ATLANTAFALCONS
Score hidden
OCT 22, 2006

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons

Regular Season · Oct 22, 2006

8 rec · 171 rec yds · 3 rec TD

Career high: 13 receptions

Regular Season
2003
CINCINNATIBENGALS
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
Score hidden
NOV 30, 2003

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Regular Season · Nov 30, 2003

13 rec · 149 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Career high: 16 targets

Regular Season
2002
ATLANTAFALCONS
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
Score hidden
NOV 10, 2002

Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Regular Season · Nov 10, 2002

11 rec · 139 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Career high: 2 receptions of 40+ yards

Regular Season
2009
CLEVELANDBROWNS
PITTSBURGHSTEELERS
Score hidden
OCT 18, 2009

Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Regular Season · Oct 18, 2009

10 rec · 168 rec yds · 2 rec TD

8 rec · 159 rec yds · 1 rec TD

Career accomplishments

Super Bowl champion · 2005, 2008Super Bowl MVP · 2005Pro Bowl selection · 2001, 2002, 2003, 200414 NFL seasons215 career games17 career passing yards420 career rushing yards1 career rushing touchdowns1,002 career receptions12,091 career receiving yards85 career receiving touchdowns33 career solo tacklesDrafted by: PITDraft pick: 92Jersey: 8618 playoff appearances3 Super Bowl appearancesFirst appearance: Sep 6, 1998Most recent: Jan 8, 2012

Official awards via ESPN · Pro Bowl and All-Pro counts via NFLverse with selection years cross-checked against Wikipedia · league leads verified from indexed regular-season stats

Team history