Detroit Lions at Houston Oilers 31 to 35
Sunday, November 5, 1989, Week 9The Detroit Lions played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, November 5, 1989, Week 9 of the 1989 season. The Oilers won by a score of 35-31.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 257 | 94 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Defensive Coordinator: Woody Widenhofer Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Dave Levy Tight Ends Coach: Charlie Sanders Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz General Manager: Russ Thomas
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 455 | 345 | 110 | 4 | 30 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: Kevin Gilbride Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Sherman Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Frank Novak Defensive Line Coach: Doug Shively Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Nick Saban Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson College Scout: Frank Bush