San Diego Chargers at Houston Oilers 45 to 24
Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16The San Diego Chargers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Chargers won by a score of 45-24. The Chargers threw for the most passing yards in a game during the 1978 season with 368 yards. With this game, the Oilers finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Chargers finished 4-4-0 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 10-6-0, while the Chargers finished the season at 9-7-0.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 368 | 149 | 3 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Interim Head Coach: Don Coryell Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 153 | 117 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp 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: John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young