Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 to 17
Monday, October 23, 1978, Week 8The Houston Oilers played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Monday, October 23, 1978, Week 8 of the 1978 season. The Oilers won by a score of 24-17.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 160 | 169 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 215 | 113 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: George J. Perles Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Moore Offensive Line Coach: Rollie Dotsch Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Linebackers Coach: Woody Widenhofer Defensive Backs Coach: Woody Widenhofer Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Walker Flexibility Coach: Paul Uram Strength Coach: Lou Riecke