Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Oilers 16 to 21
Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14The Cincinnati Bengals played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14 of the 1977 season. The Oilers won by a score of 21-16. The Oilers and the Bengals split the season series for the 1977 season, each winning one game. 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 1977 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 8-6-0, while the Bengals finished the season at 8-6-0.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 132 | 109 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Backfield Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 182 | 150 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Richie Petitbon