Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Oilers (November 18, 1979)

Game Recap


In a week 12 collision in Houston, the Oilers enjoyed a lopsided 42-21 victory against the Bengals. The Oilers totaled 28 of their 42 points in the second quarter.

The Oilers were led by who connected on zero interceptions.

For the Bengals, Jack Thompson threw for 1 touchdown. Pete Johnson rumbled for 113 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Don Bass caught 1 touchdown.

The Oilers ended up with 485 total yards, 26 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bengals ended up with 306 total yards, 17 first downs, 6 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Houston Oilers defeat Cincinnati BengalsCIN 42-21
  • Date: Sunday, November 18, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 485, Turnovers: 3
  • Cincinnati Bengals Stats - Yards: 306, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
CIN 0 7 7 7 21
HOU 7 28 0 7 42

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan PastoriniHOU10-14182110
Gifford NielsenHOU10-16140100
Jack ThompsonCIN8-1997120
Ken AndersonCIN6-11270318

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Pete JohnsonCIN14113135
Earl CampbellHOU19112236
Jack ThompsonCIN44410
Rob CarpenterHOU104019
Charles AlexanderCIN62308
Archie GriffinCIN520010
Tim WilsonHOU4816

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ken BurroughHOU6123044
Don BassCIN659118
Boobie ClarkHOU138038
Rich CasterHOU234036
Tim WilsonHOU333012
Rob CarpenterHOU330116
Mike RenfroHOU224014
Dan RossCIN223017

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CIN312002
HOU391634

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CIN14-30124153
HOU20-30322210

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