Game Recap
In a week 13 meeting, the Steelers scored a 21-17 victory against the Patriots. The Steelers had a solid 0 lead 12-10 and were able to hold it in the last 30 minutes.
The Steelers were guided by Terry Bradshaw who had 1 TD. Franco Harris rumbled for 136 yards on the ground, 1 TD.
For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett finished with 1 TD. Mack Herron had 1 touchdown. Mack Herron caught 1 touchdown.
The Steelers ended with 253 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots registered 184 total yards, 12 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat New England PatriotsNWE 21-17
- Date: Sunday, December 8, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 253, Turnovers: 2
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 184, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PIT |
0 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
21 |
| NWE |
7 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 8-18 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 10-16 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joe Gilliam | PIT | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Franco Harris | PIT | 29 | 136 | 1 | 0 | |
| Mack Herron | NWE | 19 | 55 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rocky Bleier | PIT | 12 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Tarver | NWE | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Terry Bradshaw | PIT | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Davis | PIT | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mack Herron | NWE | 3 | 69 | 1 | 0 | |
| Frank Lewis | PIT | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Brown | PIT | 4 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Adams | NWE | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rocky Bleier | PIT | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lynn Swann | PIT | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Franco Harris | PIT | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 32 | 79 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 46 | 184 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 8-18 | 127 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| PIT | 10-18 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 85%, wind 12 mph
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