San Diego Chargers at Houston Oilers 33 to 49

Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14

The 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