Philadelphia Eagles at Houston Oilers 26 to 20
Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16The Philadelphia Eagles played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16 of the 1979 season. The Eagles won by a score of 26-20. With this game, the Oilers finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Eagles finished 6-2-0 on the road for the 1979 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 11-5-0, while the Eagles finished the season at 11-5-0.
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 198 | 168 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Quarterbacks Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Billy Joe Tight Ends Coach: Lynn Stiles Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: George Hill Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Lynn Stiles, Ken Iman
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 104 | 235 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips 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: Ed Biles, John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young