Houston Oilers at Cleveland Browns 0 to 31

Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1

The Houston Oilers played the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1 of the 1971 season. The Browns won by a score of 31-0.


Houston Oilers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
243 208 35 6 11

Coaches

Head Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ernie Zwahlen Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Linebackers Coach: George Dickson Defensive Backs Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: George Dickson


Cleveland Browns offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
377 269 108 2 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Nick Skorich Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Secondary Coach: Richie McCabe Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy