Game Recap
In a week 6 contest in Oakland, the Raiders enjoyed a 21-17 win over the Oilers. The Oilers had the halftime lead 10-7 but Raiders seized control in the 0. The Raiders had a 7-0 scoring edge in the last quarter
The Raiders were guided by who tossed in zero interceptions.
For the Oilers, threw for 0 picks.
The Raiders ended up with 279 total yards, 22 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers registered 373 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Oakland Raiders defeat Houston Oilers 21-17
- Date: Sunday, October 8, 1978
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Oakland Raiders Stats - Yards: 279, Turnovers: 5
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 373, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
0 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
17 |
| OAK |
0 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 9-17 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 58 | |
| Ken Stabler | OAK | 14-23 | 168 | 1 | 3 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 25 | 104 | 0 | 23 | |
| Rob Carpenter | HOU | 12 | 47 | 0 | 9 | |
| Arthur Whittington | OAK | 11 | 39 | 1 | 12 | |
| Mark van Eeghen | OAK | 11 | 33 | 0 | 6 | |
| Ronnie Coleman | HOU | 9 | 30 | 0 | 10 | |
| Terry Robiskie | OAK | 7 | 30 | 0 | 12 | |
| Pete Banaszak | OAK | 4 | 21 | 0 | 10 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Morris Bradshaw | OAK | 5 | 75 | 0 | 23 | |
| Mike Renfro | HOU | 3 | 72 | 1 | 58 | |
| Ronnie Coleman | HOU | 3 | 45 | 0 | 22 | |
| Dave Casper | OAK | 4 | 33 | 1 | 11 | |
| Mike Barber | HOU | 2 | 27 | 1 | 23 | |
| Rich Caster | HOU | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | |
| Cliff Branch | OAK | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Mark van Eeghen | OAK | 2 | 15 | 0 | 13 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 52 | 205 | 0 | | |
| OAK | 33 | 123 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 9-17 | 168 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| OAK | 14-23 | 168 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Oakland Raiders
- Attendance:
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 81%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
