NFL game summary for 11/18/1979:
Woodrow Lowe and Ray Preston recorded two interceptions each to help San Diego win its third straight game. Preston's interceptions preceded a 16-yard touchdown catch by John Jefferson and Bo Matthews' two-yard scoring burst. Lowe's 77-yard return gave the Chargers a 28-7 third-period advantage.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 163.1 (2) | 221.5 (4) | 384.5 (1) | 34 |
| DEFENSE | 104.5 (3) | 155.5 (8) | 260.1 (4) | 33 | |
 | OFFENSE | 98.7 (26) | 244.5 (1) | 343.3 (6) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 132.4 (13) | 152.5 (5) | 284.9 (8) | 28 |
Line: Steelers by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3-0) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| San Diego Chargers (9-3-0) | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
( 0- 7) SD John Jefferson 16 yard pass from Dan Fouts (Mike Wood kick) ( 0-14) SD Bob Klein 6 yard pass from Dan Fouts (Mike Wood kick) ( 0-21) SD Bo Matthews 2 yard rush (Mike Wood kick) ( 7-21) PIT Rocky Bleier 2 yard rush (Matt Bahr kick) ( 7-28) SD Woodrow Lowe 77 yard interception return (Mike Wood kick) ( 7-35) SD Hank Bauer 2 yard rush (Mike Wood kick)
PIT SD
First Downs: 14 14
Rushes-yards: 29-66 30-98
Yards/rush: 2.3 3.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 20-38-164-5 11-25-137-2
Sacked-yards: 4-39 3-17
Net pass yards: 125 120
Net yards/pass: 3.0 4.3
Total net yards: 191 218
Total plays: 71 (40% run) 58 (51% run)
Yards/play: 2.7 3.8
Fumbles-lost: 4-3 3-2
Turnovers: 8 4
Penalties-yards: 7-38 9-60
Attendance: 52,426
Passing:
PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 18 of 36 for 153 yards (5 int); Mike Kruczek, 2 of 2 for 11 yards SD: Dan Fouts, 11 of 24 for 137 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Mike Fuller, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
PIT: Franco Harris, 20 for 44 yards; Rocky Bleier, 8 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Terry Bradshaw, 1 for 3 yards SD: Mike Thomas, 13 for 53 yards; Clarence Williams, 7 for 16 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 13 yards; Artie Owens, 2 for 10 yards; Hank Bauer, 2 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Bo Matthews, 1 for 2 yards and 1 TD; Dan Fouts, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
PIT: Franco Harris, 7 for 50 yards; John Stallworth, 4 for 55 yards; Rocky Bleier, 4 for 28 yards; Lynn Swann, 2 for 28 yards; Rick Moser, 1 for 6 yards; Greg Hawthorne, 1 for 5 yards; Bennie Cunningham, 1 for -8 yards SD: John Jefferson, 5 for 106 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Williams, 3 for 16 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 6 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 5 yards; Mike Thomas, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
PIT: Larry Anderson, 3 for 55 yards; Rick Moser, 1 for 6 yards SD: Artie Owens, 2 for 48 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 3 for 42 yards; Thom Dornbrook, 1 for 0 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 3 for 5 yards; Mike Williams, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
PIT: Ron Johnson, 1 for 0 yards; Jack Lambert, 1 for 0 yards SD: Woodrow Lowe, 2 for 106 yards and 1 TD; Ray Preston, 2 for 60 yards; Mike Williams, 1 for 5 yards
Punting:
PIT: Craig Colquitt, 5 for 173 yards SD: Jeff West, 7 for 241 yards
Field Goals:
PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 18 of 36 for 153 yards (5 int); Mike Kruczek, 2 of 2 for 11 yards SD: Dan Fouts, 11 of 24 for 137 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Mike Fuller, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
PIT: Franco Harris, 20 for 44 yards; Rocky Bleier, 8 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Terry Bradshaw, 1 for 3 yards SD: Mike Thomas, 13 for 53 yards; Clarence Williams, 7 for 16 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 13 yards; Artie Owens, 2 for 10 yards; Hank Bauer, 2 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Bo Matthews, 1 for 2 yards and 1 TD; Dan Fouts, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
PIT: Franco Harris, 7 for 50 yards; John Stallworth, 4 for 55 yards; Rocky Bleier, 4 for 28 yards; Lynn Swann, 2 for 28 yards; Rick Moser, 1 for 6 yards; Greg Hawthorne, 1 for 5 yards; Bennie Cunningham, 1 for -8 yards SD: John Jefferson, 5 for 106 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Williams, 3 for 16 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 6 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 5 yards; Mike Thomas, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
PIT: Larry Anderson, 3 for 55 yards; Rick Moser, 1 for 6 yards SD: Artie Owens, 2 for 48 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 3 for 42 yards; Thom Dornbrook, 1 for 0 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 3 for 5 yards; Mike Williams, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
PIT: Ron Johnson, 1 for 0 yards; Jack Lambert, 1 for 0 yards SD: Woodrow Lowe, 2 for 106 yards and 1 TD; Ray Preston, 2 for 60 yards; Mike Williams, 1 for 5 yards
Punting:
PIT: Craig Colquitt, 5 for 173 yards SD: Jeff West, 7 for 241 yards
Field Goals: