Cleveland Browns at Houston Oilers (September 30, 1979)

Game Recap


In a week 5 clash in Houston, the Oilers posted a lopsided 31-10 win against the Browns. The Oilers had the lead after the second quarter 24-10 and rolled to a comfortable win.

The Oilers were guided by who tossed in zero interceptions.

For the Browns, Brian Sipe had 222 pass yards in the air.

The Oilers registered 270 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns ended with 309 total yards, 24 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Houston Oilers defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 31-10
  • Date: Sunday, September 30, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 270, Turnovers: 0
  • Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 309, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
CLE 0 10 0 0 10
HOU 10 14 7 0 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Brian SipeCLE18-352220246
Dan PastoriniHOU8-131020035
Mark MillerCLE2-8310117

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Earl CampbellHOU1876317
Cleo MillerCLE459035
Rob CarpenterHOU1157013
Tim WilsonHOU546019
Mike PruittCLE1332012
Calvin HillCLE41405
Kenny KingHOU3904

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Calvin HillCLE668016
Dave LoganCLE258046
Mike BarberHOU239035
Reggie RuckerCLE236020
Ozzie NewsomeCLE221014
Ronnie ColemanHOU221012
Cleo MillerCLE419011
Ken BurroughHOU218011

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CLE241081
HOU421943

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CLE20-43253035
HOU8-13102003

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