Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons (October 27, 1996)

Game Recap


In a week 9 meeting, the Steelers authored a tight 20-17 win over the Falcons. The Steelers dropped 14 of their 20 points in the third quarter.

The Steelers were guided by Mike Tomczak who finished with 214 passing yards, 1 touchdown, zero picks, was 22 of 27 passing. Jerome Bettis had 126 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Charles Johnson caught 110 yards receiving.

For the Falcons, Bobby Hebert finished with 234 passing yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 24 of 36 passing. Terance Mathis had 76 receiving yards.

The Steelers tallied 311 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 6 of 13 on third downs. The Falcons registered 301 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 2 of 7 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 20-17
  • Date: Sunday, October 27, 1996
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 0
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 301, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PIT 3 0 14 3 20
ATL 7 3 0 7 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bobby HebertATL24-362342142
Mike TomczakPIT22-272141026
Kordell StewartPIT1-2130013

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Jerome BettisPIT26126124
Jamal AndersonATL1255013
Craig HeywardATL31006
Jon WitmanPIT1505
Bobby HebertATL1202
Erric PegramPIT1202
Mike TomczakPIT1-60-6

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Charles JohnsonPIT8110026
Terance MathisATL876017
Andre HastingsPIT659114
Bert EmanuelATL454142
Jamal AndersonATL553027
J.J. BirdenATL225016
Tim LesterPIT225016
Mark BruenerPIT222015

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL16670
PIT291271

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL24-36234210
PIT23-29227103

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