Game Recap
In a October 6 week 4 match-up, the Steelers pitched a 13-7 win over the Oilers. The Oilers had the lead after the second quarter 7-3 but Steelers took command in the 0. The Steelers had a 7-0 scoring edge in the last quarter The were held scoreless in the last 30 minutes.
The Steelers were guided by Joe Gilliam who tossed in 202 yards passing. Preston Pearson rumbled for 117 rush yards, 1 TD.
For the Oilers, had 0 INTs.
The Steelers ended up with 386 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers registered 240 total yards, 10 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Houston Oilers 13-7
- Date: Sunday, October 6, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 386, Turnovers: 3
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 240, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
| HOU |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Gilliam | PIT | 16-32 | 202 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Lynn Dickey | HOU | 9-17 | 79 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 3-6 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Preston Pearson | PIT | 15 | 117 | 1 | 0 | |
| Willie Rodgers | HOU | 12 | 48 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Johnson | HOU | 2 | 38 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rocky Bleier | PIT | 8 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vic Washington | HOU | 6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Fuqua | PIT | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Davis | PIT | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Shanklin | PIT | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Brown | PIT | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Preston Pearson | PIT | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jerry Broadnax | HOU | 1 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fred Willis | HOU | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Frank Lewis | PIT | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Fuqua | PIT | 3 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ken Burrough | HOU | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 24 | 119 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 38 | 184 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 12-23 | 148 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| PIT | 16-32 | 202 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
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