Houston Oilers at Buffalo Bills 28 to 16
Sunday, October 29, 1961, Week 8The Houston Oilers played the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, October 29, 1961, Week 8 of the 1961 season. The Oilers won by a score of 28-16. The Oilers threw for the most passing yards in a game during the 1961 season with 464 yards. The Bills and the Oilers split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 510 | 464 | 46 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Rymkus Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Coach: Fred Wallner Line Coach: Joe Spencer Ends Coach: Mac Speedie
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 252 | 99 | 4 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buster Ramsey Offensive Backfield Coach: Floyd "Breezy" Reid Defensive Backfield Coach: Harvey Johnson Kickers Coach: Harvey Johnson Line Coach: Bob Dove Assistant Coach: Tommy O'Connell General Manager: Dick Gallagher