Denver Broncos at Houston Oilers 7 to 45
Saturday, September 3, 1966, Week 1The 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