Game Recap
In a week 12 contest in Pittsburgh, the Vikings scored a tight 17-14 victory against the Steelers. Bothstayed on topwere even after the second quarter until the Vikings had a strong third en route to the win.
The Vikings were led by Steve Dils who finished with 188 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 16 of 27 passing. Tony Galbreath ran for 85 rushing yards. Sam McCullum caught 70 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Steelers, Cliff Stoudt finished with 1 touchdown, zero picks.
The Vikings registered 338 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers finished with 236 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 17-14
- Date: Sunday, November 20, 1983
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 338, Turnovers: 2
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 236, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
MIN |
7 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
17 |
PIT |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
---|
Steve Dils | MIN | 16-27 | 188 | 2 | 2 | 34 | |
Cliff Stoudt | PIT | 13-30 | 168 | 1 | 0 | 52 | |
Rushing Leaders
PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
---|
Tony Galbreath | MIN | 22 | 85 | 0 | 11 | |
Rickey Young | MIN | 12 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
Franco Harris | PIT | 11 | 33 | 0 | 9 | |
Jarvis Redwine | MIN | 5 | 28 | 0 | 21 | |
Walter Abercrombie | PIT | 4 | 26 | 0 | 16 | |
Cliff Stoudt | PIT | 4 | 21 | 1 | 0 | |
Frank Pollard | PIT | 7 | 17 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
---|
Sam McCullum | MIN | 3 | 70 | 1 | 30 | |
Greg Hawthorne | PIT | 1 | 52 | 0 | 52 | |
Dave Casper | MIN | 4 | 51 | 0 | 34 | |
Tony Galbreath | MIN | 7 | 42 | 1 | 9 | |
Bennie Cunningham | PIT | 3 | 39 | 1 | 22 | |
Calvin Sweeney | PIT | 3 | 33 | 0 | 14 | |
Gregg Garrity | PIT | 2 | 26 | 0 | 19 | |
Bob Bruer | MIN | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
Team Total Rushing
TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
---|
MIN | 42 | 150 | 0 | | |
PIT | 28 | 108 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
---|
MIN | 16-27 | 188 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
PIT | 13-30 | 168 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers
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- Weather: 53 degrees, relative humidity 70%, wind 16 mph
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