Game Recap
In a December week 16 collision in Houston, the Oilers posted a tight 21-20 win over the Steelers. The Steelers had the cushion heading into into the fourth quarter 20-14 when Oilers made a comeback for the win, outscoring the Steelers 7-0.
The Oilers were guided by who had zero INTs.
For the Steelers, Sidney Thornton ran for 1 touchdown. John Stallworth caught 90 yards receiving.
The Oilers ended with 376 total yards, 18 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers ended up with 277 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Houston Oilers defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 21-20
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 1981
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 376, Turnovers: 2
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 277, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
3 |
3 |
14 |
0 |
20 |
| HOU |
7 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gifford Nielsen | HOU | 24-37 | 377 | 3 | 2 | 44 | |
| Mark Malone | PIT | 13-30 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 30 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Sidney Thornton | PIT | 4 | 39 | 1 | 17 | |
| Franco Harris | PIT | 17 | 36 | 0 | 5 | |
| Frank Pollard | PIT | 8 | 28 | 0 | 13 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 13 | 24 | 0 | 11 | |
| Mark Malone | PIT | 6 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| Adger Armstrong | HOU | 3 | 13 | 0 | 10 | |
| Russell Davis | PIT | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Dave Casper | HOU | 6 | 139 | 3 | 38 | |
| Mike Holston | HOU | 5 | 128 | 0 | 44 | |
| John Stallworth | PIT | 6 | 90 | 0 | 30 | |
| Jim Smith | PIT | 3 | 50 | 0 | 23 | |
| Ken Burrough | HOU | 3 | 48 | 0 | 26 | |
| Adger Armstrong | HOU | 5 | 30 | 0 | 8 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 4 | 18 | 0 | 6 | |
| Ronnie Coleman | HOU | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 19 | 41 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 36 | 126 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 24-37 | 377 | 3 | 2 | 6 | |
| PIT | 13-30 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
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