Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions 7 to 45
Sunday, September 16, 1962, Week 1The Pittsburgh Steelers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 16, 1962, Week 1 of the 1962 season. The Lions won by a score of 45-7.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | 129 | 44 | 2 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Backfield Coach: Mike Nixon Assistant Coach: Mike Nixon, John Butler, Torgy Torgeson, Ken Stilley, Will Walls BLESTO Scout: Jack Butler
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395 | 236 | 159 | 0 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Don Shula Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Defensive Line Coach: Les Bingaman Backfield Coach: Ray McLean Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer