San Francisco 49ers at Houston Oilers 19 to 20
Sunday, September 17, 1978, Week 3The San Francisco 49ers played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 17, 1978, Week 3 of the 1978 season. The Oilers won by a score of 20-19.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 321 | 61 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Coordinator: Fred O'Connor Defensive Coordinator: Dan Radakovich Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: Mike White Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Dan Radakovich Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese Administrative Assistant: Mike White
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 179 | 151 | 2 | 23 |
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