Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Oilers (November 23, 1997)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Todd CollinsBUF25-402862145
Steve McNairTEN15-241671026

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Eddie GeorgeTEN2593027
Steve McNairTEN645221
Rodney ThomasTEN833015
Antowain SmithBUF9704
Thurman ThomasBUF3102
Todd CollinsBUF1-10-1
Dave KriegTEN2-100

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Quinn EarlyBUF8103226
Andre ReedBUF593045
Frank WycheckTEN651014
Derrick MasonTEN240026
Willie DavisTEN337017
Jay RiemersmaBUF529016
Antowain SmithBUF227019
Rodney ThomasTEN222014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF1440
TEN421632

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF25-40286210
TEN15-24167102

More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Oilers

  • Attendance: 23,571
  • Weather: 40 degrees, relative humidity 90%, wind 6 mph
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