Cleveland Browns at Houston Oilers 10 to 31
Sunday, September 30, 1979, Week 5The Cleveland Browns played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 30, 1979, Week 5 of the 1979 season. The Oilers won by a score of 31-10.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 201 | 108 | 4 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Director of Pro Personnel: Allan Webb Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 76 | 194 | 0 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Wide Receivers Coach: King Hill Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: Wade Phillips Linebackers Coach: Ed Biles, John-Paul Young Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John-Paul Young