San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 21
Sunday, October 3, 1971, Week 3The San Diego Chargers played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 3, 1971, Week 3 of the 1971 season. The Steelers won by a score of 21-17. The Chargers totaled the most first downs in a game during the 1971 season with 28 downs.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 258 | 169 | 4 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sid Gillman Defensive Coordinator: Phil Bengtson Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson General Manager: Harland Svare
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 157 | 125 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Offensive Backfield Coach: Max Coley Defensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie Sumner Secondary Coach: Bud Carson Defensive Backfield Coach: Charlie Sumner Strength Coach: Lou Riecke