Game Recap
In a September week 1 meeting in Houston, the Oilers enjoyed a comprehensive 45-7 victory over the Broncos. After the led after the second quarter, the Oilers poured it on late and coasted to a comprehensive victory.
The Oilers were led by George Blanda who threw for 210 pass yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 picks. Ode Burrell rumbled for 81 yards on the ground. Charley Frazier caught 100 yards receiving, 3 TDs.
For the Broncos, Abner Haynes threw for 0 picks.
The Oilers tallied 472 total yards, 28 first downs, 1 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos finished with 26 total yards, 0 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Houston Oilers defeat Denver BroncosDEN 45-7
- Date: Saturday, September 3, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 472, Turnovers: 1
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 26, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DEN |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
| HOU |
7 |
10 |
7 |
21 |
45 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| George Blanda | TEN | 13-25 | 210 | 3 | 0 | 35 | |
| Don Trull | TEN | 3-5 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 33 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 1-1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Mickey Slaughter | DEN | 0-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 17 | 81 | 0 | 17 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 11 | 68 | 0 | 30 | |
| Wendell Hayes | DEN | 8 | 38 | 0 | 7 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 9 | 27 | 1 | 18 | |
| Donnie Stone | TEN | 5 | 18 | 0 | 12 | |
| Don Trull | TEN | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | |
| Charley Tolar | TEN | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charley Frazier | TEN | 6 | 100 | 3 | 35 | |
| Bob McLeod | TEN | 3 | 47 | 1 | 25 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 1 | 33 | 0 | 33 | |
| Charley Hennigan | TEN | 2 | 32 | 0 | 23 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 2 | 18 | 0 | 21 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Donnie Stone | TEN | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Larry Elkins | TEN | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 16 | 33 | 0 | | |
| TEN | 47 | 213 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 2-20 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEN | 17-31 | 277 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Denver Broncos at Houston Oilers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 81 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 7 mph
- Time of Game:
