Game Recap
In a September 16 week 1 collision, the Steelers finished with a 24-10 win against the Lions. Both teams were tied heading into the last quarter 10-10 when the Steelers outscored Lions 14-0.
The Steelers were led by Terry Bradshaw who threw for 2 TDs, was 15 of 23 passing. John Fuqua rumbled for 100 yards rushing.
For the Lions, Greg Landry had 219 passing yards, 1 touchdown. Ron Jessie had 131 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Steelers ended up with 395 total yards, 29 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions ended up with 301 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Detroit LionsDET 24-10
- Date: Sunday, September 16, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 395, Turnovers: 2
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 301, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
0 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
| PIT |
0 |
3 |
7 |
14 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Landry | DET | 11-27 | 219 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 15-23 | 154 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Fuqua | PIT | 26 | 100 | 0 | 0 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 8 | 65 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Davis | PIT | 9 | 60 | 0 | 0 | |
| Preston Pearson | PIT | 15 | 48 | 0 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 10 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 8 | 25 | 1 | 0 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Jessie | DET | 3 | 131 | 1 | 0 | |
| Barry Pearson | PIT | 6 | 58 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Sanders | DET | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Shanklin | PIT | 3 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| John McMakin | PIT | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Fuqua | PIT | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Preston Pearson | PIT | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 28 | 108 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 60 | 241 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 11-27 | 219 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| PIT | 15-23 | 154 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers
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- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 64%, wind 11 mph
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