New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers (September 20, 1981)

Game Recap


In a September 20 week 3 match-up, the Steelers enjoyed a 38-10 victory over the Jets. The Steelers led at halftime 17-3 and kept the momentum in the last 30 minutes 21 7.

The Steelers were led by Terry Bradshaw who had 225 passing yards, 0 interceptions. Russell Davis had 100 rush yards, 1 touchdown. John Stallworth had 134 receiving yards.

For the Jets, Freeman McNeil had 1 touchdown.

The Steelers registered 566 total yards, 33 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets registered 258 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat New York JetsNYJ 38-10
  • Date: Sunday, September 20, 1981
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 566, Turnovers: 1
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYJ 0 3 0 7 10
PIT 7 10 14 7 38

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Terry BradshawPIT14-282250036
Richard ToddNYJ11-281490239
Pat RyanNYJ3-5441018
Cliff StoudtPIT1-2170017

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Russell DavisPIT13100125
Frank PollardPIT1279223
Franco HarrisPIT1368017
Freeman McNeilNYJ743029
Terry BradshawPIT74110
Sidney ThorntonPIT729117
John StallworthPIT117017

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
John StallworthPIT8134030
Freeman McNeilNYJ459118
Derrick GaffneyNYJ139039
Jim SmithPIT136036
Lynn SwannPIT234017
Bruce HarperNYJ225020
Bennie CunninghamPIT224015
Bobby JonesNYJ121021

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NYJ21840
PIT563435

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NYJ14-33193122
PIT15-30242002

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