Miami Dolphins at Houston Oilers 16 to 10
Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3The 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