Game Recap
In a October week 8 tussle, the Dolphins pitched a 20-13 win against the Oilers. Dolphins took the in the first half 14-3 and hung on in the second half.
The Dolphins were led by George Wilson who tossed in 1 TD, 0 picks. Bo Roberson had 80 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Oilers, George Blanda connected on 201 passing yards in the air, 1 TD, 4 interceptions. Charley Frazier finished with 85 yards receiving.
The Dolphins ended up with 340 total yards, 13 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended with 301 total yards, 13 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Houston Oilers 20-13
- Date: Sunday, October 23, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 340, Turnovers: 0
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 301, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
7 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
20 |
| HOU |
0 |
3 |
10 |
0 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| George Blanda | TEN | 14-34 | 201 | 1 | 4 | 53 | |
| George Wilson | MIA | 4-4 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Dick Wood | MIA | 3-5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| Rick Norton | MIA | 2-4 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Joe | MIA | 15 | 63 | 0 | 10 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 7 | 51 | 0 | 45 | |
| Sammy Price | MIA | 10 | 45 | 0 | 13 | |
| Joe Auer | MIA | 6 | 41 | 0 | 31 | |
| Cookie Gilchrist | MIA | 10 | 32 | 0 | 7 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 8 | 28 | 0 | 7 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 7 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charley Frazier | TEN | 3 | 85 | 0 | 47 | |
| Bo Roberson | MIA | 1 | 80 | 1 | 80 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 3 | 59 | 0 | 53 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 4 | 32 | 1 | 13 | |
| Howard Twilley | MIA | 3 | 31 | 0 | 13 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 | |
| Cookie Gilchrist | MIA | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13 | |
| Dave Kocourek | MIA | 2 | 12 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 48 | 201 | 0 | | |
| TEN | 23 | 100 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 9-13 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEN | 14-34 | 201 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at Houston Oilers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 70 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 5 mph
- Time of Game:
