Houston Oilers at Atlanta Falcons 27 to 47
Sunday, September 9, 1990, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 9, 1990, Week 1 of the 1990 season. The Falcons won by a score of 47-27.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 389 | 29 | 6 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride Defensive Coordinator: Jim Eddy Wide Receivers Coach: Chris Palmer Offensive Line Coach: Bob Young Running Backs Coach: Frank Novak Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Pat Thomas Defensive Quality Control Coach: Gregg Williams Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson General Manager: Mike Holovak Assistant General Manager: Floyd Reese College Scout: Frank Bush
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 206 | 95 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Ray Sherman Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Doug Shively Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Rossley Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Robinson Offensive Line Coach: Wayne McDuffie Tight Ends Coach: Keith Rowen Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Secondary Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Keith Rowen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Anthony Griggs Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock