Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons (December 13, 1970)

Game Recap


In a week 13 meeting, the Falcons completed a 27-16 win over the Steelers. The Steelers had the lead after two 16-10 but Falcons seized control in the 0. The Falcons had a 7-0 scoring edge in the last quarter The Steelers were shut out in the second.

The Falcons were guided by Randy Johnson who connected on 2 TDs. Paul Flatley had 1 touchdown.

For the Steelers, John Fuqua ran for 2 TDs.

The Falcons ended up with 221 total yards, 11 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Steelers finished with 193 total yards, 14 first downs, 6 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 27-16
  • Date: Sunday, December 13, 1970
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 221, Turnovers: 2
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 193, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PIT 6 10 0 0 16
ATL 7 3 10 7 27

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Randy JohnsonATL7-1686220
Terry HanrattyPIT5-1680030
Terry BradshawPIT3-1230020

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Harmon WagesATL137400
John FuquaPIT196320
Paul GipsonATL103100
Cannonball ButlerATL82100
Art MaloneATL51800
Preston PearsonPIT161600
Terry BradshawPIT11400

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Paul FlatleyATL35210
John FuquaPIT23300
Jon StaggersPIT13100
Paul GipsonATL12200
Dennis HughesPIT21900
Preston PearsonPIT21600
Ron ShanklinPIT11100
Todd SnyderATL11100

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL411471
PIT37992

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL7-1686221
PIT8-28110052

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