Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints 24 to 27
Sunday, December 21, 1969, Week 14The Pittsburgh Steelers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 21, 1969, Week 14 of the 1969 season. The Saints won by a score of 27-24. The Steelers continued their losing streak, now at 13 games. Their last win was on Sunday, September 21, 1969 against the Detroit Lions. With this game, the Saints finished the season 3-4-0 at home, while the Steelers finished 0-7-0 on the road for the 1969 season.
The Steelers finished the season with a record of 1-13-0, tied for the worst record in the league for the 1969 season. The Saints finished the regular season with a record of 5-9-0.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 141 | 126 | 0 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Offensive Ends Coach: Max Coley Offensive Backfield Coach: John Bridgers Defensive Line Coach: Walter Hackett Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie Sumner Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Coury, Charlie Sumner
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 | 247 | 93 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Fears Defensive Coordinator: Jack Faulkner, Jerry Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Billy Ray Barnes Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Biles Owner: John Mecom Scout: Bob Whitman