Miami Dolphins at Houston Oilers 16 to 10

Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3

The Miami Dolphins played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3 of the 1981 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 16-10.


Miami Dolphins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
257 133 124 1 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Quarterbacks Coach: Wally English Wide Receivers Coach: Wally English Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby, Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane


Houston Oilers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
202 117 85 1 9

Coaches

Head Coach: Ed Biles Offensive Coordinator: Jim Shofner Defensive Coordinator: Dick Nolan Wide Receivers Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Offensive Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Joe Galat Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold