San Diego Chargers at Houston Oilers 14 to 21
Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1 of the 1974 season. The Oilers won by a score of 21-14.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 195 | 216 | 5 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd, Bobb Mckittrick Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 193 | 156 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sid Gillman Defensive Coordinator: Bum Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian, Joe Madro Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Assistant Coach: Joe Wooley Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backs Coach: Richie Petitbon Defensive Assistant Coach: Ed Biles Strength Coach: Jerry Meins