Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Oilers 61 to 17
Sunday, December 17, 1972, Week 14The Cincinnati Bengals played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, December 17, 1972, Week 14 of the 1972 season. The Bengals won by a score of 61-17. The Oilers continued their losing streak, now at 11 games. Their last win was on Sunday, October 1, 1972 against the New York Jets. The Bengals swept the Oilers for the 1972 season. With this game, the Oilers finished the season 1-6-0 at home, while the Bengals finished 4-3-0 on the road for the 1972 season.
The Oilers finished the season with a record of 1-13-0, the worst record in the league for the 1972 season. The Bengals finished the regular season with a record of 8-6-0.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 190 | 153 | 1 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Walsh Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Walsh Offensive Line Coach: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Vince Costello
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 164 | 132 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Peterson Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Offensive Backs Coach: Don Breaux Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backs Coach: Jackie Simpson Special Assignments: King Hill