San Diego Chargers at Houston Oilers 33 to 49
Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14The San Diego Chargers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14 of the 1971 season. The Oilers won by a score of 49-33. With this game, the Oilers finished the season 3-3-1 at home, while the Chargers finished 0-7-0 on the road for the 1971 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 4-9-1, while the Chargers finished the season at 6-8-0.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | 147 | 88 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Harland Svare Defensive Coordinator: Phil Bengtson Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Defensive Line Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson General Manager: Harland Svare
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 220 | 135 | 5 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ernie Zwahlen Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Linebackers Coach: George Dickson Defensive Backs Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: George Dickson