Oakland Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers 28 to 34
Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1The Oakland Raiders played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1 of the 1972 season. The Steelers won by a score of 34-28.
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 273 | 97 | 5 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Madden Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Flores Offensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Paul Roach Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Linebackers Coach: Ray Malavasi Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Zeman Special Teams Coach: Joe Scannella
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 106 | 141 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli, Charlie Sumner Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Line Coach: George J. Perles Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie Sumner Strength Coach: Lou Riecke