Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Oilers 17 to 21
Sunday, December 27, 1987, Week 16The Cincinnati Bengals played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 27, 1987, Week 16 of the 1987 season. The Oilers won by a score of 21-17. The Oilers swept the Bengals for the 1987 season. With this game, the Oilers finished the season 5-2-0 at home, while the Bengals finished 3-4-0 on the road for the 1987 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 9-6-0, while the Bengals finished the season at 4-11-0.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 267 | 92 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Wyche Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Urbanik Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Mike Stock Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 461 | 267 | 194 | 3 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Dick Jamieson Tight Ends Coach: Miller McCalmon Defensive Line Coach: Doug Shively Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bettis Special Teams Coach: Miller McCalmon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson College Scout: Frank Bush