On the surface, it appeared the Oilers had played an easy September schedule, with Pittsburgh, Indy and San Diego all coming off bad years. But Moon threw a couple of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. [c] Givins caught 9 passes for 117 yards. Cody Carlson. In total, he had 453 receptions, over 6,100 receiving yards, and 37 touchdowns for the Titans. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search The Oilers held a 353 lead on the Buffalo Bills. You watched some of the players vent; others bite back the tears". Buffalo then drove 50 yards in 10 plays, including a pass to Pete Metzelaars that went right through the hands of linebacker Eddie Robinson, and scored with a 1-yard touchdown run by Davis, cutting the deficit to 3510 when the extra point was added. [8] Bills scored on the fourth play of their ensuing drive with Reich's 38-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Don Beebe. Wycheck then threw a cross-field pass to wide receiver Kevin Dyson, who went the remaining 75 yards for a touchdown dubbed the Music City Miracle, reaching the end zone with just 3 seconds left. But the Oilers still brought it. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? With Houston's defense dropping back and expecting a pass, Reich handed the ball off to Davis, who stormed through the line and took off for a 35-yard gain. Houston now had a 32-point lead, 353; it was only the second time all season the Oilers had broken 30 points scored in a game. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Davis gained 20 yards on a screen pass and then Reich threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Reed, trimming the lead (after making the extra point) to 3524. quarter, this time 20-7. first-year coach Bill Cowher. Do you have a sports website? The Oilers won 20-10 in a game they were Tools Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head coach at Tennessee State. 3 talking about this. 1991 Houston Oilers football Roster on StatsCrew.com The Bills were still behind by 25 points. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search Dolphins or Chargers would await in the AFC Championship Game. The first Oiler to accomplish the feat was Charley Hennigan in 1964. The defense stood up in a home date with winless San Diego, intercepting three passes and holding the Chargers to 52 rush yards in an easy 27-0 win. But Moon struck right back, leading the Oilers on a second quarter scoring drive that was nearly identical to their first one, completing 6 of 7 passes on another 80-yard drive and finishing it with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Webster Slaughter. Pittsburgh where the Steelers were beginning a new era under Soccer fanatic, marketing enthusiast, photographer, surfer, pop culture and comic book nerd. He made it to five-straight AFL All-Star games, and he . Moon, who finished the day 36/50 for 371 yards linebacker Al Smith was another 1st-team All-NFL player and corner We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. "[6] Steve Tasker praised the "brilliance in his simplicity We had been in two Super Bowls, and he appealed to our pride. 1993 Houston Oilers football Roster on StatsCrew.com [12] Beebe's mother Barb, attending the game, later said "I almost never, ever, ever give up, but at that point, I kind of did give up". 1990 Houston Oilers football Roster on StatsCrew.com werent all about the passing game. The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. yards-per-attempt and his 18-12 TD/INT ratio was above average for couldnt be blamed if they started thinking big picture. The Rockets went to Phoenix down 02 in the best-of-seven series. From there future Oiler Todd McNair tied the game, but Al Del Greco won it 2320 in overtime on a 39-yard field goal. [1][2] Though surpassed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022,[3] the Bills' 32-point comeback remains the largest comeback in postseason history and the second largest overall. In total Ken Burrough had 408 career receptions, over 6,500 receiving yards, and 47 touchdowns with the Oilers. He was an outstanding running back winning awards and accolades from all over the league. Moon completed the drive with his second touchdown pass to Jeffires, this one a 27-yarder, and the Oilers went into their locker room with a 283 halftime lead. The city of Houston saw good football in the seven-year stretch from 1987-93. In a span of 10 minutes in the third quarter, the Bills had run 18 plays, gained 176 yards, and scored 21 points, while holding the Oilers' offense to 3 plays for 3 yards. Just like in the season opener, Houston got a defensive touchdown, Moon recorded 36 of 50 completions for 371 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 2 interceptions. lost the game. in command of throughout. With the score (including the extra point), the Bills had cut their deficit from 32 points to four in a span of just 6:52. Mike Munchak was an Oilers man playing 159 games and being a part of one of the best offenses in the AFC in the 1980s. 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There were also some tough playoff losses, like the endings to 1989 and 1991.But the 1992 Houston Oilers edition took the cake, getting into the postseason with real prospects of reaching a Super Bowland then suffering one of the most devastating playoff losses of all time. "So if you are a Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans fan," says the site, "who agonizes over the Frank Reich comeback game blowing your franchise's best shot at a Super Bowl title, well, here's another opportunity to feel sad."[4]. Houston recovered the fumble, but they were forced to punt, and Montgomery's 24-yard kick gave Buffalo the ball at its 48-yard line. straight touchdown drivesthe last four ending on relatively long Houston piled up points with 352 points, while the defense conceded 258. The Oilers had won their previous two matchups (both 1991) with the Bengals by a combined score of 6510 but memory of Cincinnati's 4114 playoff win in 1990 was still fresh as the Oilers raced to a 240 lead, Warren Moon threw five touchdowns, and Houston won 3824. [1] They qualified for the playoffs but lost in the Divisional Round to the Oakland Raiders . From Houstons perspective, the steam for their Sunday Night home finale against Buffalo was reduced. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 10-6, good enough for 2nd place in the FC Central . Stats: 571 Receptions, 8,215 Receiving Yards, 49 Touchdowns Accolades: 2-Time Pro-Bowl. In Houston, the game is known as "The Choke". He was known for his speed, and his catching ability, which usually led to winning yards. (11-5) - Roster - Stats - Results 1992 Houston Oilers (10-6) - Roster - Stats - Results 1993 Houston Oilers (12-4) - Roster - Stats - Results 1994 Houston . The Buffalo Bills overcame a 353 deficit to defeat the visiting Houston Oilers 4138 in overtime and set the then-record for largest comeback in NFL history. He had over 100 tackles in six straight seasons and had 18 QB sacks. And the Colts got close, going 9-7. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. The Oilers held a 35-3 lead on the Buffalo Bills. While Moon refused to say "choke", "more than a few players" said it; "One even spelled the word out". Talley recovered the ball and returned it 70 yards, but officials ruled him down by contact when he made the initial recovery, giving Buffalo the ball on their own 26-yard line. He had 105 unofficial sacks and was a rock for his team not missing a game until his 10th year with the team. He would have a career year in 2009 running over 2,000 rushing yards and setting the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a season. Two Cody Carlson interceptions and two Oilers fumbles hurt Houston in a 16-14 loss to the Packers despite holding Green Bay to less than 230 yards. He was the man calling the shots in the unlikely Super Bowl appearance for the Titans in 1999 having gone 9-2 that season. Reminding Reich about his comeback while at Maryland, Kelly said "maybe lightning will strike twice" as the team began the second half. He played 5 seasons with the Oilers, becoming the Defensive Player of the Year with them. He was always a threat for the Titans. Two Warren Moon touchdowns and a score off a Steelers fumble put the Oilers up 2416 at halftime, but from there Neil O'Donnell led the Steelers back on three scoring drives and a 2924 Pittsburgh win. Menu. The game was named #1 on NFL Top Ten's Top Ten Comebacks.[17]. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics. todays spread. There's no way we blow a 32-point lead with the talent we have. They went on to host the collapsing Chicago Bears on Monday Night and used a 175-99 edge in rush yardage to get an easy 24-7 win. The AFC Houston scored only 226 points, worst in the league, while the defense allowed 352. It was also the first American Football League season. He played 210 games for the Oilers and set the franchise record of 16 quarterback sacks. In the third quarter, Buffalo had outscored Houston 287 while holding Moon to 2 of 7 completions for 19 yards. Kyle Vanden Bosch was a tough defensive end for the Titans that played five years for the franchise. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He was considered ahead of his time by playing more passing-centric. 1992 Houston Oilers (NFL) 2nd place American Football Conference Central Division 10-6-0 .625 1992 NFL Previous Season Next Season Roster Key Stat Key Head Coach: Jack Pardee Exhibition game. 1992 Houston Oilers (NFL) - Pro Football Archives Blaine Bishop was a hard-hitting safety that had 694 tackles in his nine years with the Oilers and then Titans. Kansas City and San Diego were both 9-5 and tied in the A Houston fan Maryland, Reich had authored the greatest comeback in college The Oilers cornerback Cris Dishman called it "the biggest choke in history. Sometimes you start playing and you're afraid to make things happen or afraid to make a mistake." 1992-93 AFC Wild Card: Houston Oilers at Buffalo Bills - Game summary at Rich Stadium, Buffalo, New York Date: January 3, 1993 Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST Game weather: 34 F (1 C), Overcast Game attendance: 75,141 Referee: Gerry Austin TV announcers ( NBC): Charlie Jones and Todd Christensen Boxscore Game information First quarter He had 1,056 combined tackles in 10 seasons with the team. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1991 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. Defensive tackle Ken Houston is one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. this era that consistently made the playoffs and consistently lost. It was also the first time an NFL team with a lead of at least 30 points lost the game, and the only one until the aforementioned ColtsVikings game in 2022. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. on the early Sunday afternoon of wild-card weekend and picked up Three plays later, Buffalo faced fourth down and five on the 18-yard line. There was no way Buffalo was losing this game now. Houston Oilers vs Buffalo Bills January 3, 1993 Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, NY Oilers vs Bills Rivalry| All 41-38 NFL Games ScoringTeamHoustonBuffalo Scoring Summary Team Stats He had 24 QB sacks with the Titans and 271 career tackles. Bills backup quarterback Frank Reich led the Bills on a 353 run in the second half and overtime against the Oilers defense en route to a 4138 overtime victory. And now they had this, and this reminded them of how special this football team really is. Nonetheless, the Titans have had some notable players in their history, here are the 25 greatest Tennessee Titans in history! end in overtime. Robert Brazile played his whole career with the Oilers. 29 years ago today, the Oilers broke their fans' hearts in Buffalo - Chron However, in the postseason, the Oilers would fall on the losing end of what would become one of the most substantial come from behind victories in NFL history, dropping a 353 lead in the Wild Card game against Buffalo to lose by a score of 4138. [14] McDowell said "I apologize to the offense because we lost the damn game. With Kelly back as starter, the Bills won 2910, advancing to Super Bowl XXVII, where they were beaten by the Dallas Cowboys 5217.[13]. The thread of consistency was the presence of Hall and surprising Indianapolis at 7-7 all racing for the third and final Here's what we know so far. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1992 Standings Stats Rosters Games. 1992 Houston Oilers Regular Season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. '", Levy said "70,000 people were at that game. Moon led the Oilers to two field goal drives as the Steelers led 76 at halftime. on the road. Buffalo also had a Hall of Fame defensive end, Bruce Smith, who went on to become the NFL's all-time leader in sacks. Warren Moon added two more touchdowns while Jack Trudeau and Tom Tupa couldn't reach 140 passing yards in a 2010 Oilers win. The game was Christie's first in the postseason; after kicking the winning field goal he asked "Wow! 1992 Houston Oilers season - Wikiwand Ray Childress led the defensive unit with 13 quarterback sacks, leading the way for a team which created 50 sacks. Since 2016, the Titans have had four consecutive winning seasons and are looking to build into a playoff contender. of an offense called the run and shoot, the forerunner of Houston was beaten in the trenches, losing rush yardage 187-77 and head-to-head tiebreaker. In his 11 year career with the Houston Oilers, Burrough was the NFL leader in receiving yards in 1975. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1995 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing second in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. 1992 Houston Oilers season - Wikipedia Houston Oilers roster for the 1991 NFL season. where they left off. We didnt finish the game". We didn't. TD passes from Reich on a typically cold day in this part of the Reich subsequently led the Bills to the Oilers 18-yard line where Steve Christie made a 36-yard field goal, to cut the score to 73. But it turned out the Steelers and Chargersalong with the Chiefswould make the playoffs in 1992. Accolades: 4-time Pro-Bowl. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He had every right to say the things that he said. Givins was not able to get to the ball and it ended up further downfield into the arms of defensive back Nate Odomes for an interception. or 10-6. 1991 Houston Oilers season - Wikipedia Ernest Givins played all but one season with the Houston Oilers, he was an Oiler through and through. Home; Baseball. Jerry Gray picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition. The 1992Houston Oilersseasonwas the team's 33rd season and their 23rd in the National Football League(NFL). Manage Settings Houston was 6-5 and their Thanksgiving Day visit to Detroit had must-win overtones. Moon started out the drive with two completions for 7 yards, but his 50th pass attempt of the day turned out to be his last. early showdown at home with the Kansas City Chiefs, another team of 1992 Houston Oilers Roster & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com Buffalo's no-huddle offense led the league in rushing yards (2,436) and ranked second in the league in total offensive yards (6,114 yards). 1992 Houston Oilers - jt-sw.com He threw a couple fourth quarter TD passes, got the 17-14 win and put the Oilers into the postseason. American Football Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Jevon Kearse was an amazing pass rusher for the Oilers and then Titans. But there was no doubt that Carlson was the man who would have to push the Oilers over the finish line and into the playoffs. [8] 27 years later, Hauser called the loss "the worst day in Houston sports history";[14] a radio station held a mock funeral for the team after the game. Carlson rallied the Oilers from down 14-3, overcoming two interceptions to toss two touchdowns and win 17-14. He made it to five-straight AFL All-Star games, and he had three seasons where he had over 1,000 receiving yards. (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season). Stats: 68 Sacks, 14 Forced Fumbles, 10 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 6-Time Pro-Bowl Championships: 1. 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