Houston Oilers at Oakland Raiders 7 to 27

Sunday, December 28, 1980, Wild Card Round

The Oilers began their playoff run on the road against the Raiders on Sunday, December 28, 1980. The Raiders won, 27-7 and advanced to play Cleveland Browns. The Oilers finished their season 11-5-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.


Houston Oilers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
275 178 97 3 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill 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


Oakland Raiders offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
250 139 111 1 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Flores Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian Running Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Tight Ends Coach: Bob Mischak Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Defensive Backfield Coach: Chet Franklin, Willie Brown Special Teams Coach: Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer