Houston Oilers at Washington Redskins 29 to 27
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Oilers won by a score of 29-27.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 166 | 199 | 3 | 21 |
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
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 104 | 142 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser