Game Recap
In a October 21 week 6 meeting, the Browns enjoyed a dominant 42-13 victory over the Oilers. The Oilers were held scoreless in the first half as the Browns dominated building a 28-0 lead.
The Browns were led by Mike Phipps who connected on 2 touchdowns. Fair Hooker had 1 TD.
For the Oilers, threw for 0 picks.
The Browns ended up with 366 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended with 106 total yards, 4 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Houston Oilers 42-13
- Date: Sunday, October 21, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 366, Turnovers: 1
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 106, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
0 |
0 |
13 |
0 |
13 |
| CLE |
14 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
42 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 11-19 | 146 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 6-19 | 118 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Don Horn | CLE | 1-2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lynn Dickey | HOU | 2-3 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ken Brown | CLE | 14 | 61 | 0 | 0 | |
| Greg Pruitt | CLE | 11 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bo Scott | CLE | 13 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Lefear | CLE | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leroy Kelly | CLE | 6 | 38 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dan Pastorini | HOU | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Phipps | CLE | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Fair Hooker | CLE | 3 | 52 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fred Willis | HOU | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| Milt Morin | CLE | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Gresham | HOU | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eddie Hinton | HOU | 1 | 34 | 1 | 0 | |
| Leroy Kelly | CLE | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Frank Pitts | CLE | 3 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bo Scott | CLE | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 52 | 264 | 3 | | |
| HOU | 18 | 23 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 12-21 | 148 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |
| HOU | 8-22 | 116 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at Cleveland Browns
- Attendance:
- Weather: 51 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 6 mph
- Time of Game:
