Click the images below to be taken into the library and back to another era. Home; Baseball. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The game was named #1 on NFL Top Ten's Top Ten Comebacks.[17]. The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. The 24-21 win kept the Oiler season alive. 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. But '", Levy said "70,000 people were at that game. He has the franchise record for total yardage that still stands today. "I was hollering the same things the fans were hollering at me when we left the field", Corey says. The Oilers made the playoffs each season. 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. Baseball Stats; MLB; AL; NL; AAGPBL; Minor Leagues; Search; Basketball. Houston was in its We were embarrassing him, we were embarrassing ourselves, we were embarrassing Buffalo Bills fans. We present them here for purely educational purposes. In total Dr. Doom had 1,281 total tackles and 13 interceptions. that also meant the Oilers had to rematch with the Bills a week later About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores Jim Kelly was knocked out of the game and for Buffalos ensuing playoff game. [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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He is tied for the record for most touchdown passes in a single game, seven. couldnt be blamed if they started thinking big picture. A win there and the on the road. The 1992 Houston Oilers lost in the Wild Card.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'statscrew_com-banner-1','ezslot_9',158,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-statscrew_com-banner-1-0'); Baseball Stats - AL - NL - AAGPBL - Minor League Baseball - Search The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. They got a lot of value for an eighth-round pick. same at the professional level. He was only 36 years old. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search 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. was that Moon had suffered a concussion and had to be replaced by Bruce Matthews is the greatest Oilers/Titans player ever. On the play, Beebe's left foot went partially out of bounds due to momentum caused by a shove by cornerback Jerry Gray prior to Beebe then getting open for the catch. Moon made amends for Week 1. They looked like they were going to get in the right spots, but they weren't going to make anything happen afterward. BUF Andre Reed 17-yard pass from Frank Reich (Steve Christie kick). From Houstons perspective, the steam for their Sunday Night home finale against Buffalo was reduced. 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. first-year coach Bill Cowher. The Bills were still behind by 25 points. Two years after throwing for 527 yards in a 2710 win Moon was intercepted twice and held to 279 yards but led the Oilers from down 133 to lead in the fourth 2013. Houston was 6-5 and their Thanksgiving Day visit to Detroit had must-win overtones. 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. Career Highlights. He had 24 QB sacks with the Titans and 271 career tackles. Copyright 2023 Stats Crew, Stats Crew - The Home of Sports Statistics, Francisco "Kikin" Fonseca in FIFA Soccer 07. Hockey Stats - NHL - WHA - Minor League Hockey - Search Championships: 3 AFL Titles. Ernest Givins was targeted regularly also. years of the run. He was as talented as they came back then and its sad he could not showcase his skills in the NFL. Houston authored another season sweep as Moon threw for 342 yards and two scores while Norman Esiason had a touchdown but gave up a safety when he was run out his own end zone. Carlson was terrific, going 25/36 for 330 yards and outplayed the young Favre. 150+ Sports Channels, Registering implies accepting the Terms and Conditions. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. Defensive coordinator Jim Eddy was fired shortly after the game. But Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [14] McDowell said "I apologize to the offense because we lost the damn game. Notable mentions:Miller Farr, Delanie Walker, Leon Gray, Bob Talamini, Jim Norton, Stats: 421 Receptions, 7,102 Receiving yards, 49 Touchdowns Accolades: 2-time Pro Bowl. Lacrosse Stats - MLL - NLL - Lacrosse Search The Buffalo Bills, the American Football Conference (AFC) champions for the previous two seasons, recorded an 115 record during the 1992 regular season and finished in second place in the AFC Eastern Division. White to get the scoring going and finished the day 29/39 for 360 Accolades: 2-Time Pro-Bowl, 2-Time First-team All-Pro. The Oilers held a 353 lead on the Buffalo Bills. Jerry Gray picked off six passes in 1992. In addition, the Oilers' loss marked the beginning of a turbulent period for the franchise. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 10-6, good enough for 2nd place in the FC Central . Baseball. Houston would play Cleveland in the Dawg Pound on December 20. The Comeback was a National Football League (NFL) game held on January 3, 1993, as part of the 199293 NFL playoffs. About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search Many left the stadium while the Oilers had the large lead; Tasker recalled "seeing so many empty seats" in the third quarter[7] and Reich saw "a big wave of people leaving", which Buffalo News reporter Vic Carucci described as "they're pouring out of the gates, getting in their cars, driving home". Stats: 26,920 Passing Yards, 47.1 Completion Percentage. or 10-6. That didnt come easily, as they trailed 14-3 in the fourth quarter. Since 2016, the Titans have had four consecutive winning seasons and are looking to build into a playoff contender. quarter, this time 20-7. He was a strong Defensive End that had 75.5 career quarterback sacks with the Oilers. The Oilers were A Houston fan 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. In On the Oilers' next drive, linebacker Darryl Talley forced a fumble from Moon while sacking him. There was no way Buffalo was losing this game now. Stats: 49 Interceptions, 121 Fumbles Recovered, 12 Touchdowns Accolades: 12-time Pro-Bowl, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Titans Ring of Honor. He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after the team moved into a 3-4 defensive front. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. A Houston radio announcer was immortalized on NFL Films with the statement "The lights are on here at Rich Stadium, they've been on since this morning, you could pretty much turn them out on the Bills right now."[6]. Dan Flaherty During his time with the Oilers Moon went to six straight Pro-Bowls, he led the league in passing yards twice and went 70-69 as a starter. Because the game was not sold out, NFL blackout rules of the time prohibited television broadcast in the Buffalo area;[8] fans returned when they heard on the radio of the Bills' comeback. The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season, and their 23rd in the NFL. Jurrell Casey is still going strong and Titans fans wont forget his nine-year stint with them. Ken Houston is one of the best defensive backs in NFL history. It was also the first American Football League season. Jevon Kearse was an amazing pass rusher for the Oilers and then Titans. Basketball. The win meant that Reich was fired as head coach of the Colts on November 7, 2022 and was replaced with former Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday. He was a tough safety and he might be higher on this list had he never been traded to the Redskins. Kelly said, "the old saying was, 'Did you know that 150,000 people went to the Buffalo Bills football game? He averaged about 7 QB sacks per year and was a professional through and through. yards and no interceptions. It didnt start well in Miami. miseryagain. Join our linker program. But he The Oilers held a 35-3 lead on the Buffalo Bills. Cody Carlson had a touchdown then gave way to Warren Moon who had a touchdown and despite completing less than half his passes (6 of 13) had a higher passer rating (91.8 to Carlsons 73.4); Bills quarterbacks had only a 27 passer rating. 1992 Houston Oilers Regular Season. Houston should have been forewarned. Here's what we know so far. The Derrick Dolls were the former NFL Cheerleaders for the Houston Oilers during the 70's 80's and Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Moon led the Oilers to two field goal drives as the Steelers led 76 at halftime. Jeffires would be the fifth receiver in NFL history to have a 100 reception season. Houston Oilers stats and statistics for the 1992 NFL season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense In Houston, the game is known as "The Choke". Oilers Historical 1992 Stats 1992 Roster. miss five games with injuries and be limited in three others. Steve Christie, Buffalo's kicker, recovered his own kickoff; Levy said that the play was an error, and not a planned onside kick. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Sometimes you start playing and you're afraid to make things happen or afraid to make a mistake." Originally known as the Houston Oilers, the team was founded in 1959 by . Stats: 159 Games Played, 5 Fumble Recoveries, 1 Touchdown Accolades: 9-time Pro-Bowl, Titans number retired 63, Titans Ring of Honor, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. [10] However, the referees assessed no holding penalty against Buffalo, so they retained possession. Do you have a blog? early showdown at home with the Kansas City Chiefs, another team of AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 28, Houston Oilers 20 at Astrodome, Houston, Texas Date: January 16, 1994 Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST /1:00 p.m. PST Game weather: Played indoors, domed stadium Game attendance: 64,011 Referee: Gerald Austin TV announcers ( NBC): Dick Enberg and Bob Trumpy 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. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search 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. All rights reserved. The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. in command of throughout. Unfortunately, McNair was killed in a murder/suicide by his then-mistress on July 4, 2009, in Nashville. He played his whole career with the team, playing 296 games, and retired at the age of 40. Moon was at the helm They went on to He eventually went down with many injuries and this forced the Titans to not resign him, but nonetheless, he had 52 QB sacks with the Titans and is considered one of the best Defensive Ends in franchise history. Warren Moon, AFC Passing Leader (Passer Rating 89.3), This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 00:10. 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). The Oilers were held scoreless in the fourth in losing 1916. Bills backup quarterback Frank Reich led the Bills on a 383 run in the second half and overtime against the Oilers defense en route to a 4138 overtime victory. Sean Jones and William Stats: 493 Total Tackles, 51 Sacks, 5 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: 5-time Pro-Bowl. train rolling after Jerry Glanville was at the helm the first three The Oilers held the ball for 21:12, keeping the Bills' high-powered offense off the field for most of the first two quarters. 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. On Christie's ensuing kickoff, fullback Lorenzo Neal fielded the kick and handed it off to tight end Frank Wycheck. Just like in 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. Known for being a returns specialist, as his career progressed, he became a receiver. Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in Game commentators examined the replay and strongly asserted that Givins was held on the play by Darryl Talley. The 1992 Edmonton Oilers, coached by Ted Green, lost the Conference Finals after finishing the NHL regular season in 3rd place in the Campbell Conference Smythe Division with a 36-34-10 record. Go deep into the heart of the 1978-88 era in baseball, college football and the NFL. On the surface, it appeared the Oilers had played an easy September schedule, with Pittsburgh, Indy and San Diego all coming off bad years. (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season). After losing in the divisional round to the Kansas City Chiefs at home, Oilers owner Bud Adams cut or traded many of his team's star players, and the Oilers suffered through three losing seasons before deciding to move to Nashville (with an interim stop in Memphis in 1997) to eventually become the Tennessee Titans. yards-per-attempt and his 18-12 TD/INT ratio was above average for The Oilers netted 348 points, and the defensive unit surrendered 324. Then Frank Reich All rights reserved. [12], Tasker said that The Comeback is part of Western New York heritage:[8], It's probably bigger in Buffalo than the Ice Bowl is in Green Bay or the Immaculate Reception is in Pittsburgh, because those cities have experienced eight Super Bowls between them. Middle Ernest Givins played all but one season with the Houston Oilers, he was an Oiler through and through. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Stats: 10,441 Rushing Yards, 68 Rushing Touchdowns, 10 Receiving Touchdowns Accolades: Titans number 27 retired, Titans Ring of Honor, NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 4-time Pro-Bowl. ", Meanwhile, head coach Marv Levy told his team, "You've got thirty more minutes. [7] Melanie Hauser of the Houston Post recalled Dishman "fighting back the tears and refusing to cry", and how "you felt the shock. When your season's over, you're going to have to live with yourselves and look yourselves in the eyes. He was never able to win a Super Bowl but you cannot deny his importance to the Oilers with his aggressive running style. Maryland, Reich had authored the greatest comeback in college The game is the largest comeback in NFL history, regular or postseason. Tennessee and became the Titans). Hopkins was as tough as they came and was the man in charge of protecting the Quarterback's blind spot. where the best players were all 30-years-old. The thing that bothered me was their approach. Curley Culp might have been short for a defensive line, standing only six feet one inch, nonetheless, he put in the work. He played 5 seasons with the Oilers, becoming the Defensive Player of the Year with them. [14] The day after the game, the Oilers fired defensive coordinator Jim Eddy and defensive backs coach Pat Thomas;[15] Eddy was replaced by Buddy Ryan. Moon again started and again Carlson came in, this time with the Oilers down 170, and his two touchdowns weren't enough in a 2414 Browns win. They knocked Jim Kelly out of the game and got seven sacksthree from Lee Williams and two more by Childressin an easy 27-3 win. Twitter "[7] As the lowest seed remaining, Buffalo would play further games on the road. the path to the Super Bowl may never have been wider than those brief Unfortunately, Albert had his issues, as he infamously stomped on Andre Gurodes head during a game where he was handed a five-game suspension. Later on, with 1:15 left in the half, the Oilers drove for another touchdown, aided by an encroachment call against the Bills on fourth down and 1. Stats: 571 Receptions, 8,215 Receiving Yards, 49 Touchdowns Accolades: 2-Time Pro-Bowl. During this era, no Houston-based professional sports team from an existing sports league (the NFL, NBA, or Major League Baseball) had won a championship. He threw 165 touchdowns and as a placekicker, he had 48.1 percentage in field goal attempts and 98.4 percent of his point-after attempts. Click the images to learn more and order. The Titans compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their home games at Nissan Stadium . Future Vikings quarterback Moon rallied Houston from down 103 on a touchdown to Ernest Givins and a drive ending in a field goal and the 1713 Houston win. Earl Campbell was amazing no questions asked. seemed all but over by any reasonableor even unreasonable measure. To make a long story short, the tiebreaker situationwins over KC and Indianapolismeant that Houston would be in the playoffs if they could beat the Browns. Jack Pardee coached the team. After a Steve Christie field goal the Bills were crushed by 27 straight Oilers points. Content includes: USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Futbol Argentino, Futbol Uruguayo, NBA, MLB, NHL, and entertainment content. 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 Stats: 410 Receptions, 6,823 Receiving Yards, 51 Touchdowns. Reich finished the game with 21 of 34 pass completions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 1 interception. The Oilers made the playoffs each season. The team suffered a drama-filled 14 start the following season, including a blowout loss in a rematch with the Bills, before winning the final eleven games of the season to clinch what became their final playoff appearance in Houston. 1993 Houston Oilers Roster. There were also some tough playoff losses, like the endings to 1989 and 1991. Tasker heard that "the visiting locker room was like a funeral home" after the game. Reich completed a mere 11-of-23 passes for 99 yards, with two interceptions and a passer rating of 23.6. Blaine Bishop was a hard-hitting safety that had 694 tackles in his nine years with the Oilers and then Titans. NFL History Articles, Sports History Articles. The AFC The The Oilers fell behind 17-0 and lost 24-14. The Rockets went to Phoenix down 02 in the best-of-seven series. Carlson was brilliant, going 24/33 for 338 yards. The Oilers returned to the site of a 2624 playoff meltdown the previous season. I've already met 400,000 of them", and Tasker joked "I've met 1.2 million people who say they were in the stadium". realistically book the Buffalo-Miami runner-up in the AFC East for where they left off. 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 On the opening drive of the first quarter, Moon completed 6 of 7 passes on an 80-yard scoring drive that took over 9 minutes off the clock and ended it with his first touchdown throw to wide receiver Haywood Jeffires for 3 yards to give the Oilers a 70 lead. When Houston linebacker Johnny Meads returned a fumble for a White to clear 1,200 yards and finish fifth in the NFL in rushing. He was a durable player and helped the Oilers win back-to-back AFL Championships in 1960 and 1961. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. HOUSTON As Super Bowl 51 kicked off at NRG Stadium last month, about 25 former Houston Oilers gathered a mile and a half away at the Coaches Corner, a sports bar owned by Haywood Jeffires,. View the 1992 Houston Oilers schedule, results and scores for regular season, preseason and postseason NFL games. He was able to get 13.5 QB sacks and is considered one of the best drafts picks in the team's history. 2022 record: 7-10 (2nd in AFC South) Home Roster Statistics Schedule Draft Splits Transactions Injuries History. Houston was beaten in the trenches, losing rush yardage 187-77 and (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the next season.) Steve McNair is a Titans legend having played over a decade with the team. (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season). The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The first Oiler to accomplish the feat was Charley Hennigan in 1964. He was considered a very versatile offensive lineman. "[6] Steve Tasker praised the "brilliance in his simplicity We had been in two Super Bowls, and he appealed to our pride.
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