1976-Sep-12 • Pittsburgh Steelers vs Oakland Raiders - Classic Football Radio Broadcast

1976 NFL Standings . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/leagues/nfl/...
Sunday Sep 12, 1976
Start Time: 4:00pm
Stadium: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Box Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.pro-football-reference.co...
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Radio Announcers
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Tony Roberts
Tom Pagna
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Head Coaches
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Chuck Noll . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/chuc...
John Madden . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john...
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Top Players
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1976 Pittsburgh Steelers . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/pittsb...
QB - Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/terr...
RB - Rocky Bleier . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/rock...
FB - Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/fran...
WR - Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/lynn...
WR - John Stallworth . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john...
FS - Glen Edwards . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/glen...
RCB - Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mel-...
LDT - Joe Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/joe-...
LDE - L.C. Greenwood
LLB - Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jack...
DB - Donnie Shell . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/donn...
MLB - Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/jack...
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1976 Oakland Raiders . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/teams/las-ve...
QB - Ken Stabler . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ken-...
RB - Clarence Davis . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/clar...
FB - Mark van Eeghen
WR - Cliff Branch . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/clif...
TE - Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/dave...
WR - Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/fred...
ROLB - Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ted-...
RILB - Monte Johnson . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/mont...
RDE - Otis Sistrunk . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/otis...
LDE - John Matuszak . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/john...
LOLB - Phil Villapiano . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/phil...
P - Ray Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/ray-...
RCB - Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . https://retroseasons.com/players/will...


Game Summary (may have spoilers)
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On September 12, 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to kick off their NFL season. The Steelers, coached by Chuck Noll and led by quarterback Terry Bradshaw, were entering the season as the reigning Super Bowl champions, aiming to defend their title. The Raiders, under head coach John Madden and guided by quarterback Ken Stabler, were determined to make a strong statement against the defending champions.

The game was a high-scoring affair with significant performances from key players. Pittsburgh's John Stallworth had a standout moment with a 47-yard touchdown run, and Rocky Bleier contributed with a rushing touchdown. Terry Bradshaw connected with Theo Bell for an 11-yard touchdown pass, giving the Steelers a lead in the fourth quarter. However, Ken Stabler orchestrated a remarkable comeback for the Raiders, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns despite four interceptions. Tight end Dave Casper was a crucial target, recording seven receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns.

The Raiders ultimately won the game 31-28, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the final quarter. This victory set the tone for Oakland's successful season, culminating in a Super Bowl XI win against the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers rebounded after this loss, finishing the season strong but falling to the Raiders again in the AFC Championship Game, ending their hopes for a third consecutive Super Bowl title.

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