Game Recap
In a September 7 week 1 meeting, the Steelers scored a 31-17 win against the Oilers. Both teams were tied entering the fourth quarter 17-17 when the Steelers outscored Oilers 14-0.
The Steelers were guided by Terry Bradshaw who tossed in 254 pass yards, 2 TDs. John Stallworth finished with 125 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Oilers, finished with 0 INTs.
The Steelers finished with 356 total yards, 20 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers finished with 292 total yards, 16 first downs, 5 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Houston Oilers 31-17
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 1980
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 356, Turnovers: 4
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 292, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
0 |
0 |
17 |
0 |
17 |
| PIT |
17 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
31 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 12-24 | 254 | 2 | 2 | 50 | |
| Ken Stabler | HOU | 24-43 | 196 | 0 | 5 | 24 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 1-1 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 57 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 13 | 57 | 1 | 11 | |
| Sidney Thornton | PIT | 12 | 48 | 0 | 16 | |
| Franco Harris | PIT | 20 | 46 | 1 | 8 | |
| Russell Davis | PIT | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8 | |
| Greg Hawthorne | PIT | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | |
| Tim Wilson | HOU | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Stallworth | PIT | 5 | 125 | 1 | 50 | |
| Billy Johnson | HOU | 3 | 85 | 1 | 57 | |
| Mike Barber | HOU | 7 | 53 | 0 | 11 | |
| Lynn Swann | PIT | 3 | 52 | 0 | 30 | |
| Rich Caster | HOU | 6 | 49 | 0 | 13 | |
| Sidney Thornton | PIT | 2 | 44 | 1 | 29 | |
| Rob Carpenter | HOU | 4 | 39 | 0 | 24 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 4 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 15 | 60 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 39 | 119 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 25-44 | 253 | 1 | 5 | 2 | |
| PIT | 12-24 | 254 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 70 degrees, relative humidity 61%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
