Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 40
Sunday, November 5, 1972, Week 8The Cincinnati Bengals played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, November 5, 1972, Week 8 of the 1972 season. The Steelers won by a score of 40-17. The Steelers and the Bengals split the season series for the 1972 season, each winning one game.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 221 | 145 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 185 | 230 | 0 | 20 |
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