Game Recap
In a October 2 week 5 meeting in Pittsburgh, the Steelers finished with a 17-10 win against the Oilers. The Oilers had the lead entering into the deciding quarter 10-7 when Steelers made a comeback for the victory, outscoring the Oilers 10-0.
The Steelers were led by Cliff Stoudt who finished with 1 touchdown, zero INTs. Walter Abercrombie had 1 touchdown.
For the Oilers, finished with 0 interceptions.
The Steelers tallied 225 total yards, 14 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended with 270 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Houston Oilers 17-10
- Date: Sunday, October 2, 1983
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 225, Turnovers: 0
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 270, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
0 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
| PIT |
0 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gifford Nielsen | HOU | 13-28 | 155 | 0 | 3 | 19 | |
| Cliff Stoudt | PIT | 5-12 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 51 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 26 | 69 | 1 | 13 | |
| Franco Harris | PIT | 16 | 51 | 0 | 16 | |
| Walter Abercrombie | PIT | 10 | 49 | 0 | 14 | |
| Larry Moriarty | HOU | 8 | 27 | 0 | 6 | |
| Frank Pollard | PIT | 8 | 23 | 1 | 13 | |
| Gifford Nielsen | HOU | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | |
| Cliff Stoudt | PIT | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tim Smith | HOU | 5 | 57 | 0 | 19 | |
| Walter Abercrombie | PIT | 1 | 51 | 1 | 51 | |
| Chris Dressel | HOU | 3 | 49 | 0 | 19 | |
| John Stallworth | PIT | 2 | 35 | 0 | 20 | |
| Larry Moriarty | HOU | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Walt Arnold | HOU | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Calvin Sweeney | PIT | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 39 | 123 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 38 | 137 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 13-28 | 155 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| PIT | 5-12 | 108 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 70%, wind 6 mph
- Time of Game:
