Houston Oilers at San Diego Chargers 17 to 14
Saturday, December 29, 1979, Divisional RoundThe Chargers began their playoff run at home against the Houston Oilers on Saturday, December 29, 1979. The Oilers began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Denver Broncos. The Oilers continued their playoff run with a victory, 17-14, against the Chargers. The Chargers finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 111 | 148 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Linebackers Coach: Ed Biles, John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 317 | 63 | 5 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese, Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier