Houston Oilers at Cleveland Browns (September 19, 1971)

Game Recap


In a week 1 tussle in Cleveland, the Browns completed a lopsided 31-0 victory against the Oilers. The Browns authored a shutout.

The Browns were guided by Bill Nelsen who finished with 254 pass yards in the air, 1 touchdown. Leroy Kelly had 2 touchdowns. Milt Morin caught 74 yards receiving.

For the Oilers, finished with 0 INTs.

The Browns tallied 377 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers finished with 243 total yards, 11 first downs, 6 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Houston Oilers 31-0
  • Date: Sunday, September 19, 1971
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 377, Turnovers: 2
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 243, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
HOU 0 0 0 0 0
CLE 7 10 7 7 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bill NelsenCLE17-31254110
Lynn DickeyHOU8-20144030
Charley JohnsonHOU9-19101020
Mike PhippsCLE2-726100

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Leroy KellyCLE176020
Bo ScottCLE115300
Woody CampbellHOU112200
Joe DawkinsHOU31300
Don CockroftCLE11200
Andy HopkinsHOU1000
Bo CornellCLE1-400

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Charlie JoinerHOU49200
Ken BurroughHOU48200
Milt MorinCLE47400
Gary CollinsCLE46910
Fair HookerCLE56900
Jim BeirneHOU34700
Leroy KellyCLE44200
Frank PittsCLE22610

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CLE341082
HOU15350

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CLE19-39280211
HOU17-39245055

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