Houston Oilers at New England Patriots 26 to 23
Sunday, November 12, 1978, Week 11The Houston Oilers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, November 12, 1978, Week 11 of the 1978 season. The Oilers won by a score of 26-23.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 194 | 128 | 4 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Linebackers Coach: John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 130 | 144 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams