Game Recap
In a November 5 week 10 meeting in Miami, the Oilers finished with a 9-6 win over the Dolphins. Bothdidn't let upwere tied after the second until the Oilers had a solid third quarter en route to the win.
The Oilers were guided by who threw for 0 interceptions.
For the Dolphins,
In the defensive struggle, the Oilers finished with 190 total yards, 10 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Dolphins ended with 240 total yards, 13 first downs, 4 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Houston Oilers defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 9-6
- Date: Monday, November 5, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 190, Turnovers: 0
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 240, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
| MIA |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 14-26 | 158 | 0 | 2 | 31 | |
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 6-10 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 32 | 120 | 0 | 11 | |
| Gary Davis | MIA | 16 | 51 | 0 | 14 | |
| Tim Wilson | HOU | 9 | 32 | 0 | 9 | |
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 7 | 31 | 0 | 8 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 2 | 20 | 0 | 18 | |
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
| Rich Caster | HOU | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Davis | MIA | 8 | 58 | 0 | 18 | |
| Nat Moore | MIA | 2 | 51 | 0 | 31 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 4 | 49 | 0 | 18 | |
| Ken Burrough | HOU | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | |
| Tim Wilson | HOU | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| Rob Carpenter | HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Conrad Rucker | HOU | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Earl Campbell | HOU | 1 | -7 | 0 | -7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| HOU | 46 | 179 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 26 | 102 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| HOU | 6-10 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| MIA | 14-26 | 158 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 77 degrees, relative humidity 70%, wind 17 mph
- Time of Game:
