New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers 21 to 27
Sunday, September 27, 1981, Week 4The New England Patriots played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 27, 1981, Week 4 of the 1981 season. The Steelers won by a score of 27-21.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 323 | 115 | 1 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier, Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rick Lantz Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 498 | 247 | 251 | 0 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Assistant Head Coach: George J. Perles Defensive Coordinator: Woody Widenhofer Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Moore Offensive Line Coach: Rollie Dotsch Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Walker Defensive Assistant Coach: Tony Dungy Conditioning Coach: Paul Uram