Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers (October 23, 1978)

Game Recap


In a October 23 week 8 clash in Pittsburgh, the Oilers finished with a 24-17 victory against the Steelers. Bothdidn't let upwere on level at the half until the Oilers had a good third en route to the win.

The Oilers were led by who threw for zero picks.

For the Steelers, Terry Bradshaw tossed in 226 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs. Randy Grossman had 116 receiving yards, 9 pass catches.

The Oilers tallied 329 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers ended with 328 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Houston Oilers defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 24-17
  • Date: Monday, October 23, 1978
  • Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 329, Turnovers: 1
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 328, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
HOU 0 10 7 7 24
PIT 0 10 0 7 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Terry BradshawPIT17-332262142
Dan PastoriniHOU13-191600025

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Earl CampbellHOU2189323
Franco HarrisPIT1656012
Rob CarpenterHOU1242012
Rocky BleierPIT123106
Terry BradshawPIT22600
Rich CasterHOU222011
Ronnie ColemanHOU41206

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Randy GrossmanPIT9116023
John StallworthPIT255042
Mike BarberHOU347025
Lynn SwannPIT332225
Rich CasterHOU230021
Rob CarpenterHOU423020
Ronnie ColemanHOU123023
Mike RenfroHOU116016

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
HOU431693
PIT311130

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
HOU13-19160000
PIT17-33226211

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