Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Oilers 10 to 17
Sunday, October 4, 1981, Week 5The Cincinnati Bengals played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, October 4, 1981, Week 5 of the 1981 season. The Oilers won by a score of 17-10.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 282 | 75 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | -4 | 191 | 1 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Biles Offensive Coordinator: Jim Shofner Defensive Coordinator: Dick Nolan Wide Receivers Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Offensive Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Joe Galat Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold