Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers (September 16, 1973)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Greg LandryDET11-27219130
Terry BradshawPIT15-23154210

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
John FuquaPIT2610000
Greg LandryDET86500
Steve DavisPIT96000
Preston PearsonPIT154800
Altie TaylorDET102800
Terry BradshawPIT82510
Steve OwensDET81000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ron JessieDET313110
Barry PearsonPIT65800
Charlie SandersDET45000
Ron ShanklinPIT33310
John McMakinPIT12410
Altie TaylorDET22200
John FuquaPIT21500
Preston PearsonPIT21500

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET281080
PIT602411

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET11-27219134
PIT15-23154210

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