Game Recap
In a December week 16 match-up in Miami, the Dolphins got a 29-28 win against the Oilers. The Oilers had the lead at halftime 21-8 but Dolphins seized control in the 0. The Dolphins had a 14-7 scoring edge in the final quarter
The Dolphins were guided by John Stofa who tossed in 307 yards in the air, 4 TDs. Joe Auer rumbled for 87 yards rushing. Frank Jackson finished with 110 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Oilers, Don Trull connected on 215 yards passing, 3 touchdowns. Ode Burrell caught 73 yards receiving.
The Dolphins tallied 417 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended up with 307 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Houston Oilers 29-28
- Date: Sunday, December 18, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 417, Turnovers: 2
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 307, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
7 |
14 |
0 |
7 |
28 |
| MIA |
0 |
8 |
7 |
14 |
29 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| John Stofa | MIA | 22-38 | 307 | 4 | 2 | 48 | |
| Don Trull | TEN | 12-24 | 215 | 3 | 1 | 34 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Auer | MIA | 13 | 87 | 0 | 21 | |
| Hoyle Granger | TEN | 8 | 46 | 0 | 16 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 9 | 45 | 0 | 14 | |
| Cookie Gilchrist | MIA | 9 | 24 | 0 | 8 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 3 | 22 | 0 | 10 | |
| George Wilson | MIA | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| John Stofa | MIA | 2 | 16 | 0 | 14 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Frank Jackson | MIA | 4 | 110 | 1 | 48 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 3 | 73 | 0 | 34 | |
| Joe Auer | MIA | 4 | 71 | 2 | 27 | |
| Cookie Gilchrist | MIA | 6 | 60 | 0 | 22 | |
| Bob McLeod | TEN | 4 | 58 | 1 | 34 | |
| Hoyle Granger | TEN | 2 | 52 | 1 | 26 | |
| Karl Noonan | MIA | 3 | 26 | 0 | 12 | |
| Dave Kocourek | MIA | 2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 29 | 148 | 0 | | |
| TEN | 31 | 118 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 22-38 | 307 | 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| TEN | 12-24 | 215 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 71 degrees, relative humidity 79%, wind 10 mph
- Time of Game:
