Houston Oilers at San Diego Chargers (October 17, 1976)

Game Recap

In a October week 6 contest, the Chargers authored a very close 30-27 win over the Oilers. The Chargers began strong early with a 7-6 halftime lead and held off the Oilers late.

The Chargers were led by who finished with zero picks.

For the Oilers, threw for zero interceptions.

The Chargers finished with 468 total yards, 24 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers registered 380 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Houston Oilers 30-27
• Date: Sunday, October 17, 1976
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 468, Turnovers: 2
• Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 380, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
HOU	3	3	7	14	27
SDG	0	7	10	13	30

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Dan Pastorini	HOU	25-39	329	3	1	67
Dan Fouts	SDG	19-24	279	2	0	81

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Sam Scarber	SDG	17	78	0	13
Rickey Young	SDG	15	73	0	13
Bo Matthews	SDG	6	59	2	42
Ronnie Coleman	HOU	11	28	0	6
Fred Willis	HOU	10	20	0	5
Mitch Hoopes	SDG	1	10	0	10
Dan Pastorini	HOU	2	3	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Ken Burrough	HOU	5	136	2	67
Charlie Joiner	SDG	2	106	1	81
Billy Johnson	HOU	6	94	1	32
Ronnie Coleman	HOU	7	61	0	19
Rickey Young	SDG	5	55	0	25
Pat Curran	SDG	4	49	0	27
Melvin Baker	HOU	2	26	0	14
Bo Matthews	SDG	2	22	0	14

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
HOU	23	51	0
SDG	41	223	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
HOU	25-39	329	3	1	0
SDG	19-24	279	2	0	8

More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at San Diego Chargers

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• Weather: 71 degrees, relative humidity 76%, wind 10 mph
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