Houston Oilers at Pittsburgh Steelers 16 to 23

Sunday, October 24, 1971, Week 6

The 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