Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos (September 27, 1970)

Game Recap


In a September week 2 clash in Denver, the Broncos got a very close 16-13 victory over the Steelers. The Steelers had the lead after the second quarter 10-7 but Broncos took command in the 0. The Broncos outscored the Steelers 9-3 in the second half.

The Broncos were guided by Steve Tensi who had 1 touchdown.

For the Steelers, Terry Bradshaw finished with 211 yards in the air. Ron Shanklin had 123 yards receiving.

The Broncos ended up with 226 total yards, 12 first downs, 4 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers ended up with 245 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Denver BroncosDEN defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 16-13
  • Date: Sunday, September 27, 1970
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 226, Turnovers: 4
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 245, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PIT 0 10 3 0 13
DEN 7 0 9 0 16

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Terry BradshawPIT13-26211010
Steve TensiDEN8-14140120
Pete LiskeDEN4-1138000
Terry HanrattyPIT2-429000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Floyd LittleDEN245400
Willis CrenshawDEN92210
Terry BradshawPIT3900
Preston PearsonPIT13800
Bobby AndersonDEN2600
Dick HoakPIT5410
John FuquaPIT1300

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ron ShanklinPIT612300
Dave SmithPIT46800
Jim WhalenDEN46500
Dennis HughesPIT56300
Al DensonDEN45900
Billy Van HeusenDEN24710
Mike HaffnerDEN1900
Terry ColePIT1600

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN35821
PIT28181

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN12-25178124
PIT16-31260013

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