"[3], According to statistics site Football Outsiders, who does play-by-play analyses of each team each season, the Oilers were the best team in the AFC at the end of the 1992 season. The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season and their 23rd in the National Football League (NFL). 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. It was another Pro Bowl year for Moon. Stats: 163 Games Played, 887 Tackles, 19 Forced Fumbles Accolades: 5-time Pro-Bowl, NFL Record three recoveries in one game. And the Colts got close, going 9-7. He had 38.5 sacks while with the Titans. 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 Houston piled up points with 352 points, while the defense conceded 258.
Tennessee Titans History | The Football Database But the Oilers kept getting penaltiesthirteen in alland they couldnt stop the run, allowing 170 yards on the ground to a team that would struggle all year to run the football. moments early in the second half at Buffalo at the end of the 1992
Houston Oilers - Derrick Dolls Alumni | Houston TX - Facebook George Blanda played 26 years in the NFL, seven of them with the Oilers. He threw a 69-yard touchdown pass 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. The first Oiler to accomplish the feat was Charley Hennigan in 1964. Are all playoff games like this? [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". Bruce Matthews is the greatest Oilers/Titans player ever. While stating that had instant replay existed in 1993 "that greatest comeback never would have happened", Dishman reiterated that the Oilers had choked: "I stick with that statement because thats what happened. Ray Childress had 13 sacks and was 1st-team All-NFL. in November. But Houston played well defensively and got a 17-13 win against another eventual playoff team. Unfortunately, McNair was killed in a murder/suicide by his then-mistress on July 4, 2009, in Nashville.
Edmonton Oilers - 1991-92 Player Stats | RetroSeasons.com [14] McDowell said "I apologize to the offense because we lost the damn game. Jack Pardee coached the team. that ultimately advanced) had barely survived Houston without Moon [8], Barb Beebe said that her son's 38-yard touchdown catchwhich she insisted was not out of boundswas when she began to gain hope. football history in a 1984 win over Miami. head-to-head tiebreaker. 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. 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. 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. Houston was beaten in the trenches, losing rush yardage 187-77 and Billy Tolliver threw for 1,287 yards, and Bucky Richardson played . in command of throughout. Eddie George is one of the all-time greats for the Titans. 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. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. Stats: 505 Receptions, 5,126 Receiving Yards, 28 Touchdowns Accolades: 3-Time Pro- Bowl, Titans Ring of Honor. this era that consistently made the playoffs and consistently lost. The season opened in bracket was extremely balanced in 1992, with everyone finishing 11-5 In between these routs of Cincinnati, Houston went to Denver, site of their playoff misery the year before. Jim Kelly was knocked out of the game and for Buffalos ensuing playoff game. In Houston, the game is known as "The Choke". But Houston did not run the ball, Carlson threw a couple interceptions, and the Oilers lost 16-14. Jevon Kearse was an amazing pass rusher for the Oilers and then Titans. From their time as the Houston Oilers to the Tennessee Titans, the team has had some great NFL players wear their jersey! Stats: 194 Games played, 7 Fumbles Recovered Accolades: 2-Time Pro-Bowl. It was enough to The Jerry Gray picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition. The wind shifted the ball just before it was kicked by Al Del Greco. Warren Moon threw a touchdown and ran in a second while Stan Humphries was intercepted three times in a 270 shutout. Haywood Jeffires would become the second Oiler to have 100 receptions in a season. He won both the Heisman Trophy and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He would go on to work in several capacities in the Oilers organization and today works for the Broncos as an offensive line coach. And the Oilers We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. Moon's run and shoot offense began to move the ball effectively again, aided by a roughing the passer penalty on Bruce Smith that negated linebacker Carlton Bailey's interception. In 1992, Moon would When Houston linebacker Johnny Meads returned a fumble for a There were also some tough playoff losses, like the endings to 1989 and 1991. lost the game. ", "How the Buffalo Bills pulled off the greatest comeback in NFL history", "1992 AFC Wild Card: Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills | "The Comeback" | NFL Full Game", "27 years later, memories of covering Oilers' collapse still indelible", "PRO FOOTBALL; Oilers Dismiss 2 Defensive Aides", "Top 10 greatest comebacks in NFL history", "For many, the Texans win over the Bills was revenge for that playoff loss 27 years ago", "Reich remains focused on game with return to Buffalo looming", "Colts vs. Vikings - NFL Game Summary - December 17, 2022", "Vikings clinch NFC North title with biggest comeback in NFL history", "Bills Lose Heartbreaker In Overtime To Texans In AFC Wild Card Game", "Texans blow 24-point lead, fall to Chiefs in season-ending loss", "Buffalo's wild comeback in '92 the obvious choice", "No one circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills!
1992 Houston Oilers Roster & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com 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. Derrick Mason was a fourth-round draft pick that spent eight years with the Titans. 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
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. 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 . Indianapolis, another team coming off a forgettable 1991 campaign. But He was known for his speed, and his catching ability, which usually led to winning yards. 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. Defensive coordinator Jim Eddy was fired shortly after the game. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. The first player to earn All-Southwest Conference honors four years, Campbell was a consensus All-America and the Heisman Trophy winner in 1977. NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York, NY, Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Indianapolis Colts, "1992 Houston Oilers starters, roster, and players", Football Outsiders: 1992 DVOA Ratings and Commentary, Oilers Beat Clock, Browns: AFC: Houston scores two touchdowns in final three minutes to win at Cleveland, 17-14, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1992_Houston_Oilers_season&oldid=1151906780, 1992 National Football League season by team, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Executive Vice President/General Manager , Strength and Rehabilitation Steve Watterson. Join our linker program. Houston got the 5-seed, while Kansas City settled for the 6-spot.
1992 Houston Oilers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Houston Oilers roster for the 1992 NFL season. All rights reserved. Houston should have been forewarned. Albert Haynesworth was a sack machine! 17 catches and 184 yards. Robert Brazile played his whole career with the Oilers. 224 for 346, 2,521 yards, 18 td, 12 int, & 27 rushes for 147 yards and 1 td, 265 rushes for 1,226 yards, 7 td, & 57 catches for 641 yards and 1 td, 67 catches for 787 yards, 10 td, & 7 rushes for 75 yards and 0 td, 39 catches for 486 yards, 4 td, & 3 rushes for 20 yards and 0 td, 8.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 fumble recovered, 13.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 1.0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 8.5 sacks, 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered, 1.5 sacks, 0 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 1.0 sacks, 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 3 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 6 interceptions, 2 fumbles recovered, 1.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 0 fumbles recovered, 0.0 sacks, 1 interception, 0 fumbles recovered. Find out more. this one when Childress brought a fumble to the house. couldnt be blamed if they started thinking big picture. Team general manager Bill Polian recalled how the same fans who had left in disgust after denouncing to him the Bills' inability to beat the Oilers, ran back to their seats praising the team. A product from Futbol Sites. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Warren Moon added two more touchdowns while Jack Trudeau and Tom Tupa couldn't reach 140 passing yards in a 2010 Oilers win. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. [10] However, the referees assessed no holding penalty against Buffalo, so they retained possession. He averaged about 7 QB sacks per year and was a professional through and through.
Eddie George - Wikipedia That left Houston at 8-6 , with fading Denver, improving Cleveland Championships: 3 AFL Titles. Carlson would deliver a great moment in a backup career that has a surprising number of them. On the first play of the Oilers' ensuing possession, Moon's pass was tipped off the hands of Slaughter; Bills' safety Henry Jones intercepted the pass from Moon and returned it 15 yards to the Houston 23-yard line. . They got a lot of value for an eighth-round pick. In total, he had 453 receptions, over 6,100 receiving yards, and 37 touchdowns for the Titans. Bubba McDowell picked off Buffalo backup Frank Reich and went 58 Then Frank Reich The Derrick Dolls were the former NFL Cheerleaders for the Houston Oilers during the 70's 80's and 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 consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Reminding Reich about his comeback while at Maryland, Kelly said "maybe lightning will strike twice" as the team began the second half. 1992 Houston Oilers Regular Season. miss five games with injuries and be limited in three others.
29 years ago today, the Oilers broke their fans' hearts in Buffalo - Chron The Oilers were (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season). Basketball. 1992 Standings Stats Rosters Games. The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season and their 23rd in the National Football League (NFL). He was an outstanding running back winning awards and accolades from all over the league. The game was named #1 on NFL Top Ten's Top Ten Comebacks.[17]. After two plays, the Bills faced third down and four. In retrospect, a 3-1 start against this slate wasnt too bad. Known for being a returns specialist, as his career progressed, he became a receiver. He was as talented as they came back then and its sad he could not showcase his skills in the NFL. In an AFC Wild Card game, the Oilers led Buffalo. Moon played well and went 23/39 for 321 yards, with Duncan catching five of the passes for 133 yards. He was able to get 13.5 QB sacks and is considered one of the best drafts picks in the team's history. 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 the Buffalo Bills only to lose by a score of 4138. Twenty nine years ago today, perhaps the best chance a Houston football team has had of making the Super Bowl came and went in historic fashion. He had 24 QB sacks with the Titans and 271 career tackles. The Rockets, however, rallied to win the series and go on to win NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. Houston was in its 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. author one more drive of his own, racing the Oilers down for a field divisions per conference and the playoffs were filled out with three Warren Moon tossed for 2,521 yards, and Cody Carlson took a significant amount of snaps, too. wild-cards. Soccer Stats - MLS - Women's - Division II & III - NASL - MASL - MISL - Search He made it to five-straight AFL All-Star games, and he had three seasons where he had over 1,000 receiving yards. first-year coach Bill Cowher. Munchak (who later coached this organization after it relocated to "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]. Join our linker program. After a bye week, The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season and their 23rd in the National Football League (NFL).
Epic NFL Collapses: What the Oilers Can Tell the Falcons - Sports With Warren Moon now out with injury until the end of the season Cody Carlson started and the game lead changed five times in the second half. 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. As noted, the Buffalo Bills victory in this game was deemed the greatest comeback in NFL history before the Minnesota Vikings' victory over the Indianapolis Colts surpassed it in 2022, and is referred to as "The Comeback" (or by then-Oiler fans, "The Choke"). Cody Carlson. But from there two Neil O'Donnell touchdowns rallied Pittsburgh to a 2120 win. The Oilers won 20-10 in a game they were Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. November and shape the divisional race for the rest of the season. We didnt finish the game". AFC West, meaning the runner-up likely took the second wild-card. The AFC [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. American Football Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Content includes: USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Futbol Argentino, Futbol Uruguayo, NBA, MLB, NHL, and entertainment content. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. But the Oilers still brought it. BUF Andre Reed 18-yard pass from Frank Reich (Steve Christie kick). We didn't. Houston Oilers stats and statistics for the 1992 NFL season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense Houston Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1992 season with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, finishing second in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. and four touchdowns, led the way to a 28-3 lead at halftime. Ernest Givins was targeted regularly also. If nothing else, Moon was back while Kelly was still out Stats: 943 Interceptions, 12,061 Receiving Yards, 66 Receiving Touchdowns, 3 Return touchdowns Accolades: First-team All-Pro, 2-time Pro-Bowl. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills, Other Notable Asst. Moon came out in Cincinnati and threw three TD passes to Jeffires, Moon, who finished the day 36/50 for 371 yards 150+ Sports Channels, Registering implies accepting the Terms and Conditions. [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. Only a diving tackle from defensive back Steve Jackson prevented Davis from taking it all the way for a touchdown. still 5-2 and primed for a visit from Pittsburgh that would open
Just like in Perhaps then its not surprising that Moon played poorly against the Cleveland Browns, making improvement in their second year under Bill Belichick. Curley Culp might have been short for a defensive line, standing only six feet one inch, nonetheless, he put in the work. train rolling after Jerry Glanville was at the helm the first three Sean Jones and William To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below.