Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers 13 to 16
Sunday, September 21, 1969, Week 1The 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