Houston Oilers at Denver Broncos 17 to 30
Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1 of the 1972 season. The Broncos won by a score of 30-17.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196 | 142 | 54 | 2 | 12 |
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
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 239 | 239 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Ralston Offensive Coordinator: Max Coley Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Frei, Myrel Moore Offensive Backfield Coach: Max Coley Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: Myrel Moore General Manager: John Ralston