Houston Oilers at Minnesota Vikings 7 to 38
Sunday, September 10, 1989, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 10, 1989, Week 1 of the 1989 season. The Vikings won by a score of 38-7.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 34 | 70 | 3 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: Kevin Gilbride Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Sherman Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Frank Novak Defensive Line Coach: Doug Shively Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Nick Saban Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson College Scout: Frank Bush
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 188 | 155 | 0 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Dick Rehbein Assistant Offensive Coordinator: Dick Rehbein Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Brown Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Consultant: Bud Grant Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg