Detroit Lions at Houston Oilers 8 to 24
Sunday, October 26, 1975, Week 6The Detroit Lions played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, October 26, 1975, Week 6 of the 1975 season. The Oilers won by a score of 24-8.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 179 | 157 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Interior Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Rey Dempsey Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 212 | 88 | 5 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: George Rice Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backs Coach: Richie Petitbon Special Teams Coach: Joe Wooley