Houston Oilers at Oakland Raiders 17 to 21
Sunday, October 8, 1978, Week 6The Houston Oilers played the Oakland Raiders in Oakland on Sunday, October 8, 1978, Week 6 of the 1978 season. The Raiders won by a score of 21-17.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 168 | 205 | 2 | 20 |
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
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 156 | 123 | 5 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Madden Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Flores, Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Special Teams Coach: Jim Sweeney, Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer