Game Recap
In a week 16 contest in Houston, the Browns got a 24-20 victory against the Oilers. Browns had the lead 17-10 going into the final quarter, and stayed firm at the end to win it by 4.
The Browns were guided by Bernie Kosar who finished with 228 yards, 2 TDs, zero interceptions. Kevin Mack rumbled for 1 TD. Eric Metcalf had 74 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
For the Oilers, tossed in zero INTs.
The Browns ended with 324 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers finished with 483 total yards, 28 first downs, 2 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Houston Oilers 24-20
- Date: Saturday, December 23, 1989
- Game Time Kickoff: 8:00PM
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 324, Turnovers: 1
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 483, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CLE |
10 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
| HOU |
0 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Warren Moon | HOU | 32-51 | 414 | 2 | 1 | 37 | |
| Bernie Kosar | CLE | 18-36 | 228 | 2 | 0 | 68 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Allen Pinkett | HOU | 8 | 63 | 0 | 27 | |
| Kevin Mack | CLE | 12 | 62 | 1 | 12 | |
| Barry Redden | CLE | 6 | 23 | 0 | 8 | |
| Warren Moon | HOU | 4 | 20 | 0 | 12 | |
| Alonzo Highsmith | HOU | 4 | 14 | 0 | 12 | |
| Eric Metcalf | CLE | 4 | 14 | 0 | 9 | |
| Bernie Kosar | CLE | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Drew Hill | HOU | 10 | 141 | 2 | 37 | |
| Curtis Duncan | HOU | 7 | 85 | 0 | 19 | |
| Ernest Givins | HOU | 6 | 75 | 0 | 18 | |
| Eric Metcalf | CLE | 2 | 74 | 1 | 68 | |
| Webster Slaughter | CLE | 3 | 66 | 1 | 40 | |
| Alonzo Highsmith | HOU | 3 | 40 | 0 | 16 | |
| Reggie Langhorne | CLE | 5 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
| Chris Verhulst | HOU | 2 | 37 | 0 | 21 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 26 | 105 | 1 | | |
| HOU | 19 | 102 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 18-36 | 228 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| HOU | 32-51 | 414 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
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