Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers 17 to 38
Sunday, September 7, 2008, Week 1The Houston Texans played the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh on Sunday, September 7, 2008, Week 1 of the 2008 season. The Steelers won by a score of 38-17.
Houston Texans offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 159 | 75 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Gary Kubiak Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Shanahan Defensive Coordinator: Richard Smith Quarterbacks Coach: Kyle Shanahan Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: John Benton Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Offense: Alex Gibbs Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Frank Pollack Offensive Assistant Coach: Matt LaFleur, Mike McDaniel Defensive Line Coach: Jethro Franklin Linebackers Coach: Johnny Holland Defensive Backs Coach: Jon Hoke Senior Defensive Assistant Coach: Frank Bush Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Rhodes Defensive Assistant Coach: Frank Bush, Perry Carter, Robert Saleh Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Special Teams Assistant Coach: Richard Hightower Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Karmelowicz Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ray Wright General Manager: Rick Smith
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 122 | 183 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Tomlin Assistant Head Coach: John Mitchell Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Arians Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Randy Fichtner Offensive Line Coach: Larry Zierlein Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: James Daniel Offensive Assistant Coach: Harold Goodwin Defensive Line Coach: John Mitchell Linebackers Coach: Keith Butler Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Lou Spanos Special Teams Coach: Bob Ligashesky Assistant Special Teams Coach: Amos Jones Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Garrett Giemont Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Marcel Pastoor Conditioning Assistant Coach: Marcel Pastoor General Manager: Kevin Colbert Director of Football Operations: Kevin Colbert Player Development: Ray Jackson Administrative Assistant: Chrissy Bulger, Mia Daudet Assistant Athletic Trainer: Ryan Grove Player Personnel Intern: Luke Palko