Game Recap
In a week 1 contest in Pittsburgh, the Steelers pitched a 41-13 win against the Bears. After the Steelers led at the end of two quarters, the Steelers got ahead late and rolled to an easy victory.
The Steelers were led by Bill Nelsen who finished with 223 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 14 of 23 passing. Willie Asbury ran for 107 rushing yards, 2 TDs. John Hilton had 71 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Bears,
The Steelers finished with 393 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended with 95 total yards, 6 first downs, 6 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Chicago BearsCHI 41-13
- Date: Sunday, September 17, 1967
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 393, Turnovers: 2
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 95, Turnovers: 6
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CHI |
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
| PIT |
10 |
7 |
17 |
7 |
41 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bill Nelsen | PIT | 14-23 | 223 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Rakestraw | CHI | 7-13 | 89 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Kent Nix | PIT | 1-2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rudy Bukich | CHI | 1-3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Willie Asbury | PIT | 12 | 107 | 2 | 0 | |
| Cannonball Butler | PIT | 12 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roy Jefferson | PIT | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Bivins | PIT | 7 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| Brian Piccolo | CHI | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Shy | PIT | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ralph Kurek | CHI | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Hilton | PIT | 3 | 71 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dick Compton | PIT | 4 | 56 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dick Gordon | CHI | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Jones | CHI | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Chet Anderson | PIT | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Bivins | PIT | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| J.R. Wilburn | PIT | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roy Jefferson | PIT | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 18 | 16 | 0 | | |
| PIT | 42 | 195 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 8-16 | 88 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| PIT | 15-25 | 232 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 71 degrees, relative humidity 71%, wind 5 mph
- Time of Game:
