Houston Oilers at Dallas Texans 21 to 26
Sunday, October 1, 1961, Week 4The Houston Oilers played the Dallas Texans in Dallas on Sunday, October 1, 1961, Week 4 of the 1961 season. The Texans won by a score of 26-21. The Texans ran for the most rushing yards in a game during the 1961 season with 398 yards.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 249 | 104 | 5 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Rymkus Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Coach: Fred Wallner Line Coach: Joe Spencer Ends Coach: Mac Speedie
Dallas Texans offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 | 130 | 398 | 0 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Stram Offensive Line Coach: William Henry "Bill" Walsh Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Hughes, Tom Catlin