Game Recap
In a week 13 clash, the Oilers pitched a 31-14 win over the Bills. Oilers took the going into halftime 21-7 and stayed firm in the final 30 minutes.
The Oilers were led by Steve McNair who had 1 TD, 0 interceptions, was 15 of 24 passing. Eddie George ran for 93 yards rushing.
For the Bills, Todd Collins connected on 286 yards passing, 2 touchdowns, was 25 of 40 passing. Quinn Early finished with 103 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns.
The Oilers finished with 322 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 10 of 17 on third downs. The Bills ended up with 290 total yards, 12 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were 1 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Tennessee Oilers defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 31-14
- Date: Sunday, November 23, 1997
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Tennessee Oilers Stats - Yards: 322, Turnovers: 1
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 290, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
| TEN |
14 |
7 |
3 |
7 |
31 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Todd Collins | BUF | 25-40 | 286 | 2 | 1 | 45 | |
| Steve McNair | TEN | 15-24 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 26 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Eddie George | TEN | 25 | 93 | 0 | 27 | |
| Steve McNair | TEN | 6 | 45 | 2 | 21 | |
| Rodney Thomas | TEN | 8 | 33 | 0 | 15 | |
| Antowain Smith | BUF | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| Todd Collins | BUF | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
| Dave Krieg | TEN | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Quinn Early | BUF | 8 | 103 | 2 | 26 | |
| Andre Reed | BUF | 5 | 93 | 0 | 45 | |
| Frank Wycheck | TEN | 6 | 51 | 0 | 14 | |
| Derrick Mason | TEN | 2 | 40 | 0 | 26 | |
| Willie Davis | TEN | 3 | 37 | 0 | 17 | |
| Jay Riemersma | BUF | 5 | 29 | 0 | 16 | |
| Antowain Smith | BUF | 2 | 27 | 0 | 19 | |
| Rodney Thomas | TEN | 2 | 22 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 14 | 4 | 0 | | |
| TEN | 42 | 163 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 25-40 | 286 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| TEN | 15-24 | 167 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Oilers
- Attendance: 23,571
- Weather: 40 degrees, relative humidity 90%, wind 6 mph
- Time of Game: