Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 13 to 16

Sunday, September 21, 1969, Week 1

The Detroit Lions played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 21, 1969, Week 1 of the 1969 season. The Steelers won by a score of 16-13.


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
236 156 80 4 14

Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Defensive Line Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb


Pittsburgh Steelers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
237 128 109 4 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Chuck Noll Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Offensive Ends Coach: Max Coley Offensive Backfield Coach: John Bridgers Defensive Line Coach: Walter Hackett Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie Sumner Defensive Backfield Coach: Dick Coury, Charlie Sumner