Game Recap
In a October 4 week 4 collision in Atlanta, the Steelers completed a 28-12 win against the Falcons. The Steelers won a both halves in the clash.
The Steelers were led by Steve Bono who finished with 1 touchdown. Earnest Jackson ran for 104 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Joey Clinkscales had 150 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Falcons, Jeff Van Raaphorst connected on 1 TD, was 13 of 21 passing. Michael Williams had 70 yards receiving, 9 catches.
The Steelers registered 361 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons ended with 215 total yards, 13 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 28-12
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 361, Turnovers: 3
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 215, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
0 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
28 |
| ATL |
3 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
12 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Bono | PIT | 12-23 | 164 | 1 | 1 | 57 | |
| Jeff Van Raaphorst | ATL | 13-21 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 24 | |
| Reggie Collier | PIT | 2-3 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 49 | |
| Erik Kramer | ATL | 5-13 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 15 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earnest Jackson | PIT | 29 | 104 | 1 | 17 | |
| Michael Williams | ATL | 13 | 49 | 0 | 9 | |
| Steve Bono | PIT | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| Chuck Sanders | PIT | 3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
| Norm Granger | ATL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | |
| Dan Reeder | PIT | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | |
| Rodney Carter | PIT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Joey Clinkscales | PIT | 6 | 150 | 1 | 57 | |
| Michael Williams | ATL | 9 | 70 | 0 | 15 | |
| Milton Barney | ATL | 4 | 66 | 1 | 24 | |
| Danzell Lee | PIT | 2 | 29 | 0 | 24 | |
| Rodney Carter | PIT | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 | |
| Russell Hairston | PIT | 2 | 16 | 1 | 11 | |
| Chuck Sanders | PIT | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Norm Granger | ATL | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 21 | 67 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 41 | 142 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 18-34 | 161 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| PIT | 14-26 | 224 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons
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- Weather: 53 degrees, relative humidity 47%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
