Houston Oilers at Indianapolis Colts 17 to 14
Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1 of the 1988 season. The Oilers won by a score of 17-14.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 347 | 174 | 173 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Ray Sherman 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
Indianapolis Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 170 | 111 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Meyer Assistant Head Coach: Tom Lovat Offensive Coordinator: John Becker Defensive Coordinator: George Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat, Keith Rowen Running Backs Coach: Leon Burtnett Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Keith Rowen Defensive Line Coach: John Marshall Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Special Teams Coach: Keith Rowen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tom Zupancic