Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers (November 20, 1983)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve DilsMIN16-271882234
Cliff StoudtPIT13-301681052

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Tony GalbreathMIN2285011
Rickey YoungMIN123809
Franco HarrisPIT113309
Jarvis RedwineMIN528021
Walter AbercrombiePIT426016
Cliff StoudtPIT42110
Frank PollardPIT71705

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Sam McCullumMIN370130
Greg HawthornePIT152052
Dave CasperMIN451034
Tony GalbreathMIN74219
Bennie CunninghamPIT339122
Calvin SweeneyPIT333014
Gregg GarrityPIT226019
Bob BruerMIN119019

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN421500
PIT281081

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN16-27188220
PIT13-30168105

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