Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Oilers (September 9, 1968)

Game Recap


In a week 1 collision, the Chiefs enjoyed a 26-21 victory over the Oilers. The Chiefs won a tight affair.

The Chiefs were guided by Len Dawson who finished with zero INTs. Wendell Hayes had 1 TD.

For the Oilers, Pete Beathard threw for 413 yards, 2 touchdowns. Hoyle Granger had 1 touchdown. Alvin Reed had 107 yards receiving.

The Chiefs registered 265 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers tallied 440 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Kansas City ChiefsKAN defeat Houston Oilers 26-21
  • Date: Monday, September 9, 1968
  • Game Time Kickoff:
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 265, Turnovers: 0
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 440, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
KAN 3 14 3 6 26
HOU 7 0 0 14 21

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Pete BeathardTEN23-484132359
Len DawsonKAN10-18770018

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wendell HayesKAN2261118
Mike GarrettKAN853017
Curtis McClintonKAN1045019
Bert CoanKAN738011
Hoyle GrangerTEN936111
Sid BlanksTEN61709
Otis TaylorKAN1616

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Alvin ReedTEN4107046
Sid BlanksTEN699061
Mac HaikTEN368259
Hoyle GrangerTEN343024
Wendell HayesKAN538016
Otis TaylorKAN235018
Ode BurrellTEN235033
Charley FrazierTEN231016

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
KAN492042
TEN16551

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
KAN10-1877000
TEN23-48413230

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