Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 to 23
Sunday, October 24, 1971, Week 6The Houston Oilers played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 24, 1971, Week 6 of the 1971 season. The Steelers won by a score of 23-16.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 180 | 92 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ernie Zwahlen Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Linebackers Coach: George Dickson Defensive Backs Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: George Dickson
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 254 | 165 | 5 | 26 |
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