Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 10 to 24
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Steelers won by a score of 24-10.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 193 | 108 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don McCafferty Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Rick Forzano Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bob Hollway General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 154 | 241 | 2 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Noll Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Hoak Defensive Line Coach: George J. Perles Linebackers Coach: Woody Widenhofer Flexibility Coach: Paul Uram Strength Coach: Lou Riecke