Two years after throwing for 527 yards in a 2710 win Moon was intercepted twice and held to 279 yards but led the Oilers from down 133 to lead in the fourth 2013. Al Del Greco attempted a field goal to increase the Oilers' lead, but Montgomery fumbled the snap. Tools Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Do you have a sports website? of commission for the start of the postseason. They looked like they were going to get in the right spots, but they weren't going to make anything happen afterward. The team suffered a drama-filled 14 start the following season, including a blowout loss in a rematch with the Bills, before winning the final eleven games of the season to clinch what became their final playoff appearance in Houston. Stats: 464 Total Tackles, 58 Sacks, 6 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: 3-Time Pro-Bowl. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The teams next met in the playoffs at Adelphia Coliseum in the 19992000 Wild Card round after the Oilers had moved to Nashville and become the Tennessee Titans. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. It ended with a 24-16 victory in the AFL championship game at home over the Los Angeles Chargers (10-4). Carlson rallied the Oilers from down 14-3, overcoming two interceptions to toss two touchdowns and win 17-14. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search "So if you are a Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans fan," says the site, "who agonizes over the Frank Reich comeback game blowing your franchise's best shot at a Super Bowl title, well, here's another opportunity to feel sad."[4]. Warren Moon added two more touchdowns while Jack Trudeau and Tom Tupa couldn't reach 140 passing yards in a 2010 Oilers win. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Reich was fired as head coach of the Colts on November 7, 2022 and was replaced with former Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday. Find out more. Accolades: AFL All-Time Team, 3-time First Team AFL, 5-time AFL All-Star Championships: 2 AFL titles Long before the Oilers merged with the NFL, Charley Hennigan might just as well have been the greatest Oiler in the AFL. Here's what we know so far. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Known for being a returns specialist, as his career progressed, he became a receiver. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics. Houston Oilers players listed alphabetically or numerically. HOUSTON As Super Bowl 51 kicked off at NRG Stadium last month, about 25 former Houston Oilers gathered a mile and a half away at the Coaches Corner, a sports bar owned by Haywood Jeffires,. In the Bills' locker room, Defensive Coordinator Walt Corey angrily chided the defense. On Christie's ensuing kickoff, fullback Lorenzo Neal fielded the kick and handed it off to tight end Frank Wycheck. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The defense stood up in a home date with winless San Diego, intercepting three passes and holding the Chargers to 52 rush yards in an easy 27-0 win. He played 74 games for the team and was a key part of their pass rush during those seasons. And just like in the season opener, Houston Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. The Oilers defense picked off Bernie Kosar three times. Davis rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown, while also catching 2 passes for 25 yards and returning a kickoff for 33. Moon, who finished the day 36/50 for 371 yards He had 82 career starts for the Oilers with a 44-38 record. Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Indianapolis Colts. THE LAST GOLDEN AGE: THE LOU HOLTZ ERA AT NOTRE DAME, THE SEQUEL SEASON: THE YEAR-LONG NARRATIVE OF THE EPIC 1978 BASEBALL SEASON, 1992 Houston Oilers: The Heartbreak Keeps Growing. was that Moon had suffered a concussion and had to be replaced by The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their home games at Nissan Stadium . Bills backup quarterback Frank Reich led the Bills on a 353 run in the second half and overtime against the Oilers defense en route to a 4138 overtime victory. The Rockets went to Phoenix down 02 in the best-of-seven series. A product from Futbol Sites. they trailed 13-6 in the fourth quarter. But He was able to get 13.5 QB sacks and is considered one of the best drafts picks in the team's history. Stats: 728 Total Tackles, 15.5 Sacks, 13 Forced Fumbles, 5 Interceptions. Houston Oilers stats and statistics for the 1992 NFL season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense The Oilers made the playoffs each season. Stats: 68 Sacks, 14 Forced Fumbles, 10 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 6-Time Pro-Bowl Championships: 1. Stats: 49 Interceptions, 121 Fumbles Recovered, 12 Touchdowns Accolades: 12-time Pro-Bowl, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Titans Ring of Honor. this era that consistently made the playoffs and consistently lost. The Oilers returned to the site of a 2624 playoff meltdown the previous season. Stats: 410 Receptions, 6,823 Receiving Yards, 51 Touchdowns. Moon was start the next two games, but recurring BUF Andre Reed 17-yard pass from Frank Reich (Steve Christie kick). On the first play of the Oilers' ensuing possession, Moon's pass was tipped off the hands of Slaughter; Bills' safety Henry Jones intercepted the pass from Moon and returned it 15 yards to the Houston 23-yard line. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics, Francisco "Kikin" Fonseca in FIFA Soccer 07. author one more drive of his own, racing the Oilers down for a field He has the franchise record for total yardage that still stands today. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Bills backup quarterback Frank Reich led the Bills on a 383 run in the second half and overtime against the Oilers defense en route to a 4138 overtime victory. Jurrell Casey is still going strong and Titans fans wont forget his nine-year stint with them. He had 24 QB sacks with the Titans and 271 career tackles. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [7] Melanie Hauser of the Houston Post recalled Dishman "fighting back the tears and refusing to cry", and how "you felt the shock. It was his non-throwing left arm, so it wasnt complete disaster. Elvin Bethea was a one-team man who played 16 years with the Oilers and was a no-nonsense defensive end. 1992 Standings Stats Rosters Games. first-year coach Bill Cowher. Stats: 410 Receptions, 6,823 Receiving Yards, 51 Touchdowns. After two plays, the Bills faced third down and four. where they left off. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1990 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. [8], Christie's kicking shoe from the game is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. That set up a good All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. years of the run. We didnt finish the game". The Bills and Oilers had faced each other for the final game of the regular season, with Houston defeating Buffalo, 273 in Houston. [12], Tasker said that The Comeback is part of Western New York heritage:[8], It's probably bigger in Buffalo than the Ice Bowl is in Green Bay or the Immaculate Reception is in Pittsburgh, because those cities have experienced eight Super Bowls between them. amount of playing time in each game. There were also some tough playoff losses, like the endings to 1989 and 1991.But the 1992 Houston Oilers edition took the cake, getting into the postseason with real prospects of reaching a Super Bowland then suffering one of the most devastating playoff losses of all time. With Warren Moon now out with injury until the end of the season Cody Carlson started and the game lead changed five times in the second half. During that game, Kelly suffered strained ligaments in his knee, leaving backup quarterback Frank Reich to finish the game in his place. Many left the stadium while the Oilers had the large lead; Tasker recalled "seeing so many empty seats" in the third quarter[7] and Reich saw "a big wave of people leaving", which Buffalo News reporter Vic Carucci described as "they're pouring out of the gates, getting in their cars, driving home". Houston was 6-5 and their Thanksgiving Day visit to Detroit had must-win overtones. 2022 record: 7-10 (2nd in AFC South) Home Roster Statistics Schedule Draft Splits Transactions Injuries History. Stats: 296 Games Played, 5 Forced Fumbles, 10 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: 14-time Pro-Bowl, 1990s All-Decade NFL Team, 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Titans Ring of Honor, Titans number 74 jersey retired. Reich finished the game with 21 of 34 pass completions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 1 interception. Munchak (who later coached this organization after it relocated to He had an amazing arm and was good on his feet. 1990 Houston Oilers Roster. The Bills got a huge assist to start their comeback on the ensuing kickoff. The 1969 Houston Oilers season was the tenth and final season for the Houston Oilers as a professional AFL franchise before moving to the National Football League when the two merged. year. Warren Moon threw a touchdown and ran in a second while Stan Humphries was intercepted three times in a 270 shutout. We definitely choked. [16], Houston sports radio host Rich Lord said in 2013 that "The Choke" and other Oilers playoff losses were among reasons why the team relocated, and that Houston Texans (the city's current NFL team which began play in 2002) fans continue to expect their team to fail. They went on to 1992 Houston Oilers (NFL) 2nd place American Football Conference Central Division 10-6-0 .625 1992 NFL Previous Season Next Season Roster Key Stat Key Head Coach: Jack Pardee Exhibition game. The Oilers moved the ball well, scoring 368 points, and the rigid defensive . He eventually went down with many injuries and this forced the Titans to not resign him, but nonetheless, he had 52 QB sacks with the Titans and is considered one of the best Defensive Ends in franchise history. When Houston linebacker Johnny Meads returned a fumble for a In a span of 10 minutes in the third quarter, the Bills had run 18 plays, gained 176 yards, and scored 21 points, while holding the Oilers' offense to 3 plays for 3 yards. They went on to host the collapsing Chicago Bears on Monday Night and used a 175-99 edge in rush yardage to get an easy 24-7 win. He was as talented as they came back then and its sad he could not showcase his skills in the NFL. The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. Stats: 9,651 Rushing Yards, 4.5 Rushing Average, 307 Receptions, 55 Rushing Touchdowns Accolades: 3-Time Pro-Bowl, NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2009), 2009 NFL Rushing yards leader. In 1992, Moon would The thread of consistency was the presence of Hall Two Cody Carlson interceptions and two Oilers fumbles hurt Houston in a 16-14 loss to the Packers despite holding Green Bay to less than 230 yards. far behind, ranking ninth. On the surface, it appeared the Oilers had played an easy September schedule, with Pittsburgh, Indy and San Diego all coming off bad years. He threw 165 touchdowns and as a placekicker, he had 48.1 percentage in field goal attempts and 98.4 percent of his point-after attempts. The extra point made the score 3517 with 7:46 left in the third quarter. 17 catches and 184 yards. Pro Bowl, averaging in the neighborhood of 10-12 yards-per-catch. The 1961 Houston Oilers season was the second season for the Houston Oilers as a professional American football franchise; For the second consecutive season, the Oilers scored a triumph in the AFL championship game over the San Diego Chargers (12-2), the Western Division champions.. To make a long story short, the tiebreaker situationwins over KC and Indianapolismeant that Houston would be in the playoffs if they could beat the Browns. Reich started out the ensuing drive with an 18-yard completion to James Lofton. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search On third down and three, Moon threw a pass intended for Ernest Givins five yards downfield. The first player to earn All-Southwest Conference honors four years, Campbell was a consensus All-America and the Heisman Trophy winner in 1977. As noted, the Buffalo Bills victory in this game was deemed the greatest comeback in NFL history before the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Indianapolis Colts surpassed it in 2022, and is referred to as "The Comeback" (or by then-Oiler fans, "The Choke"). couldnt be blamed if they started thinking big picture. He was a tough safety and he might be higher on this list had he never been traded to the Redskins. Maybe it's the last thirty minutes of your season. in November. Houston authored another season sweep as Moon threw for 342 yards and two scores while Norman Esiason had a touchdown but gave up a safety when he was run out his own end zone. He had 38.5 sacks while with the Titans. on the road. Ernest Givins was targeted regularly also. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 106, good enough for 2nd place in the AFC Central. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search Long before the Oilers merged with the NFL, Charley Hennigan might just as well have been the greatest Oiler in the AFL. Ken Houston is one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. Cody Carlson. Prior to this game, the only time in NFL history that a team failed to win a game that they led by 30 or more points in was a 3838 tie in a 1960 game[a] between the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos, in which the Broncos rallied from a 387 deficit to tie the game at 38, which would end up being the final score.[b][4]. The Saturday prior to that saw the Oilers get some surprising help. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1. However, in the postseason, the Oilers would fall on the losing end of what would become one of the most substantial come from behind victories in NFL history, dropping a 353 lead in the Wild Card game against Buffalo to lose by a score of 4138. Carlson was terrific, going 25/36 for 330 yards and outplayed the young Favre. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search He was always a threat for the Titans. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. The Oilers held a 35-3 lead on the Buffalo Bills. Chris Johnson was an able Running Back having 1,228 yards and 251 carries in his rookie year. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search Other Sports Stats - World TeamTennis Stats - World TeamTennis Search Houston Oilers roster for the 1991 NFL season. Jim Kelly was knocked out of the game and for Buffalos ensuing playoff game. The Oilers were able to win the first two AFL Championships as well as four division titles until the leagues merged in 1970. Houston's run and shoot offense led the league in passing (4,231 yards) and its defense ranked third in the league, allowing only 4,532 total yards. The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. the path to the Super Bowl may never have been wider than those brief Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Bills' misfortunes were compounded with the loss of Thurman Thomas, who had to leave the game due to a hip injury on the drive, forcing Buffalo to attempt a comeback with a second-string backfield of Reich and Davis. Robert Brazile played his whole career with the Oilers. After a bye week, We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The Oilers were held scoreless in the fourth in losing 1916. On the drive, Reich completed a 24-yard pass to tight end Metzelaars and a 16-yard strike to Andre Reed, while Davis kept the drive going with a 5-yard run on fourth down and 2 before finishing it off with a touchdown run with 8:52 left in the 3rd quarter. AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Houston Oilers 20 at Astrodome, Houston, Texas Date: January 16, 1994 Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST /1:00 p.m. PST Game weather: Played indoors, domed stadium Game attendance: 64,011 Referee: Gerald Austin TV announcers ( NBC): Dick Enberg and Bob Trumpy A 5-time Pro-Bowler he is one of the best Defensive Lineman in the AFC and was a leader in the locker room. In addition, the Oilers' loss marked the beginning of a turbulent period for the franchise. 1992 Houston Oilers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Jack Pardee (10-6-0) Points For: 352 (22.0/g) 6th of 28 Points Against: 258 (16.1/g) 9th of 28 Expected W-L: 10.8-5.2 SRS: 5.54 (6th of 28), SOS: -0.33 Playoffs: Accolades: NFL Man of the Year 1974, Bert Bell Award 1970, Titans Ring of Honor, AFL All-Time Team. Steve McNair is a Titans legend having played over a decade with the team. While Moon refused to say "choke", "more than a few players" said it; "One even spelled the word out". goal that tied the game 38-38 and sent it to overtime. George Blanda played 26 years in the NFL, seven of them with the Oilers. A Houston radio announcer was immortalized on NFL Films with the statement "The lights are on here at Rich Stadium, they've been on since this morning, you could pretty much turn them out on the Bills right now."[6]. Defensive coordinator Jim Eddy was fired shortly after the game. Moon again started and again Carlson came in, this time with the Oilers down 170, and his two touchdowns weren't enough in a 2414 Browns win. But Moon struck right back, leading the Oilers on a second quarter scoring drive that was nearly identical to their first one, completing 6 of 7 passes on another 80-yard drive and finishing it with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Webster Slaughter. future Hall of Fame inductees in center Bruce Matthews and guard Mike The Oilers started slowly in 1961, with a 1-3-1 record. The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season, and their 23rd in the NFL. The Oilers won 20-10 in a game they were Sean Jones and William He was the man calling the shots in the unlikely Super Bowl appearance for the Titans in 1999 having gone 9-2 that season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "I can't repeat the words, but the more I talked, the louder I got. After a Steve Christie field goal the Bills were crushed by 27 straight Oilers points. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search They got a lot of value for an eighth-round pick. Ray Childress led the defensive unit with 13 quarterback sacks, leading the way for a team which created 50 sacks. Do you have a sports website? (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the next season.) Tennessee Titans. Do you have a blog? Houston should have been forewarned. During this era, no Houston-based professional sports team from an existing sports league (the NFL, NBA, or Major League Baseball) had won a championship. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1991 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. Mike Munchak was an Oilers man playing 159 games and being a part of one of the best offenses in the AFC in the 1980s. You could The team equaled their 1968 record of 7-7 (.500), finishing 6-6-2. In an AFC Wild Card game, the Oilers led Buffalo. 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