Houston Oilers at Washington Redskins (September 2, 1979)

Game Recap

In a September 2 week 1 clash in Washington, the Oilers posted a 29-27 victory over the Redskins. The Redskins had the lead after the second quarter 17-6 but Oilers played better in the 0. The Oilers had a 16-3 scoring edge in the deciding quarter

The Oilers were guided by who finished with zero picks.

For the Redskins, Joe Theismann tossed in 2 TDs. Benny Malone ran for 1 TD. Jean Fugett had 2 touchdowns.

The Oilers finished with 365 total yards, 21 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Redskins ended up with 246 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Houston Oilers defeat Washington Redskins 29-27
• Date: Sunday, September 2, 1979
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 365, Turnovers: 3
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 246, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
HOU	6	0	7	16	29
WAS	0	17	7	3	27

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Dan Pastorini	HOU	12-30	176	1	3	35
Joe Theismann	WAS	7-14	123	2	1	30

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Earl Campbell	HOU	32	166	2	18
Benny Malone	WAS	17	58	1	14
John Riggins	WAS	12	54	0	12
Clarence Harmon	WAS	4	23	0	15
Tim Wilson	HOU	4	22	0	15
Rob Carpenter	HOU	5	15	0	6
Joe Theismann	WAS	1	7	0	7

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Billy Johnson	HOU	4	76	1	29
Ken Burrough	HOU	3	66	0	35
Jean Fugett	WAS	3	55	2	30
Ricky Thompson	WAS	2	51	0	28
Conrad Rucker	HOU	2	25	0	16
Danny Buggs	WAS	1	13	0	13
Tim Wilson	HOU	1	7	0	7
Clarence Harmon	WAS	1	4	0	4

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
HOU	45	199	2
WAS	34	142	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
HOU	12-30	176	1	3	1
WAS	7-14	123	2	1	2

More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Washington Redskins

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• Weather: 80 degrees, relative humidity 85%, wind 11 mph
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