Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Oilers 3 to 29
Sunday, December 5, 1971, Week 12The Pittsburgh Steelers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 5, 1971, Week 12 of the 1971 season. The Oilers won by a score of 29-3. The Oilers and the Steelers split the season series for the 1971 season, each winning one game.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 59 | 73 | 3 | 10 |
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
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 128 | 147 | 0 | 15 |
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