Denver Broncos at Houston Oilers 7 to 45

Saturday, September 3, 1966, Week 1

The Denver Broncos played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Saturday, September 3, 1966, Week 1 of the 1966 season. The Oilers won by a score of 45-7.


Denver Broncos offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
26 -7 33 3 0

Coaches

Head Coach: Mac Speedie Offensive Line Coach: Ray Malavasi Offensive Backs Coach: Bernard James "Bus" Mertes Defensive Line Coach: Dale Dodrill Defensive Backfield Coach: Marv Matuszak Special Assignments: Doak Walker Assistant Coach: Bob Griffin Director of Player Personnel: Fred Gehrke


Houston Oilers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
472 259 213 1 28

Coaches

Head Coach: Wally Lemm Wide Receivers Coach: Hugh Devore Offensive Line Coach: F.A. Dry Offensive Backs Coach: Joe Childress Defensive Line Coach: Bud McFadin Linebackers Coach: Wayne Robinson Defensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman