Pittsburgh Steelers at San Diego Chargers 34 to 21
Sunday, December 24, 2000, Week 17The Pittsburgh Steelers played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, December 24, 2000, Week 17 of the 2000 season. The Steelers won by a score of 34-21. With this game, the Chargers finished the season 1-7-0 at home, while the Steelers finished 5-3-0 on the road for the 2000 season.
The Chargers finished the season with a record of 1-15-0, the worst record in the league for the 2000 season. The Steelers finished the regular season with a record of 9-7-0. Offensive Coordinator Kevin Gilbride was fired from the Steelers on Wednesday, December 27, 2000.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 185 | 131 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Cowher Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride Defensive Coordinator: Tim Lewis Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Bratkowski Offensive Line Coach: Kent Stephenson Running Backs Coach: Dick Hoak Tight Ends Coach: Mike Mularkey Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Irv Eatman Defensive Line Coach: John Mitchell Linebackers Coach: Mike Archer Defensive Backs Coach: Willy Robinson Secondary Coach: Willy Robinson Defensive Assistant Coach: Lou Spanos Special Teams Coach: Jay Hayes Conditioning Coordinator: Chet Fuhrman General Manager: Kevin Colbert Director of Football Operations: Kevin Colbert Player Development: Anthony Griggs Administrative Assistant: Mike Miller, Lou Spanos Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ryan Grove Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Tyrone Dixon
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | 140 | 31 | 2 | 6 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Riley Offensive Coordinator: Geep Chryst Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Quarterbacks Coach: Geep Chryst, Mike Johnson Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Sanford Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Paul Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Cornerbacks Coach: Rod Perry, Mark Banker Defensive Assistant Coach: Andrew McClave Special Teams Coach: Bruce Read Special Teams Assistant Coach: Craig Dickenson Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings General Manager: Bobby Beathard Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Lee Hull, Donovan Rose, Vance Singletary