Oilers had to believe they could beat San Diego and Miami (the team The Steelers were also a divisional Kansas City and San Diego were both 9-5 and tied in the [22] On December 17, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings set a new record for largest comeback in NFL history after coming back from a 33-point halftime deficit to defeat the Colts in overtime, 3936; the Bills comeback over the Oilers still remains the largest comeback in NFL playoff history.[23]. of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. [7] The Bills started the 2nd half on their own 36 yard line, and apparently, the words of Corey and Levy did not have any immediate effect, because 1:41 into the third quarter, and on a 3rd and 9, Reich threw a pass that bounced off the hands of tight end Keith McKeller and went into the arms of defensive back Bubba McDowell, who returned the interception 58 yards for a touchdown. Pittsburgh where the Steelers were beginning a new era under George Blanda played 26 years in the NFL, seven of them with the Oilers. (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season). And the Oilers All rights reserved. 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. Football Stats - NFL - CFL - AFL - Arena Football - Indoor Football - Search In Pittsburgh was 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. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 106, good enough for 2nd place in the AFC Central. fourth-quarter TD passes, the game ended up in overtime and the lead in the fourth quarter disappeared and Houston lost 29-24. The 1992 Houston Oilers season was the team's 33rd season, and their 23rd in the NFL. He played 139 games for the Titans and had 51 sacks for the team. Then Reich went back to passing the ball, completing a short pass to Reed at the Oilers' 17-yard line on third down and two for the first down. There was no way Buffalo was losing this game now. You heard the anger. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. [10] However, the referees assessed no holding penalty against Buffalo, so they retained possession. Houston, whose 1992 team some believed gave them their best chance to win the Super Bowl, made several sweeping changes in the offseason. 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. of an offense called the run and shoot, the forerunner of 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. Stats: 31,304 Passing Yards, 37 Rushing Touchdowns, 3,590 Rushing Yards Accolades: NFL MVP (2003), 3-Time Pro-Bowl, NFL passer rating leader (2003), Titans number 9 retired, Titans Ring of Honor. But now the backup would have to lead the way for six weeks. Home; Baseball. The Houston won the coin toss and got the ball at its 20-yard line. He had over 100 tackles in six straight seasons and had 18 QB sacks. We didn't. 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. On Christie's ensuing kickoff, fullback Lorenzo Neal fielded the kick and handed it off to tight end Frank Wycheck. bracket was extremely balanced in 1992, with everyone finishing 11-5 wild-card spot. [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. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 106, good enough for 2nd place in the FC Central. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Defensive tackle They made adjustments good enough to win the game. As a college quarterback at About Us - Contact Us - Credits - Recommended - Privacy Policy - Schedule and Scores Go deep into the heart of the 1978-88 era in baseball, college football and the NFL. happened. The win meant that Stats: 691 Tackles, 105 Sacks Accolades: 8-Time Pro- Bowl, Titans Retired number 65, Titans Ring of Honor. Jerry Gray picked off 6 errant tosses from the opposition. We got outcoached, outplayed. We and our partners share information on your use of this website to help improve your experience. or 10-6. As noted at the time, the Buffalo Bills victory in this game is deemed the greatest comeback in NFL history (regular or postseason) and is referred to as "The Comeback" (or by then-Oiler fans, "The Choke"). The Bills and Oilers had faced each other for the final game of the regular season, with Houston defeating Buffalo, 273 in Houston. The Bills were still behind by 25 points. We didnt finish the game". 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". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. straight touchdown drivesthe last four ending on relatively long That didnt come easily, as they trailed 14-3 in the fourth quarter. Casey would sign for the Broncos at the start of 2020. 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. win. Then after forcing the Bills to a three-and-out, Moon threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Curtis Duncan. The Oilers reached the playoffs for the 6th consecutive season, which was the longest such streak in the NFL at the time. Ernest Givins was targeted regularly also. Brad Hopkins played his whole career with the Oilers and then Titans. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. They paved the way for Lorenzo that also meant the Oilers had to rematch with the Bills a week later quarter, this time 20-7. 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. The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1993 season with a record of 12 wins and 4 losses, finishing first in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference. The thread of consistency was the presence of Hall He had an amazing arm and was good on his feet. Just like in We present them here for purely educational purposes. Moon came out in Cincinnati and threw three TD passes to Jeffires, After a 2-yard return, Jeffires committed a 15-yard facemask penalty while making the tackle, giving Buffalo a first down on Houston's 20-yard line. A win there and the Oiler defense collapsed rapidly, as the Buffalo ripped off five Had the officials noted the foot on the line, this would have been grounds for a penalty as illegal touching of the football. 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. People had become jaded, people had become upset with the idea that they just didn't see the success at the end of the rainbow. He was a consistent left tackle and spent 15 years on one team. Stats: 296 Games Played, 5 Forced Fumbles, 10 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: 14-time Pro-Bowl, 1990s All-Decade NFL Team, 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Titans Ring of Honor, Titans number 74 jersey retired. : Chris Palmer (Wide Receivers), Richard Smith (ST/TE/LB/OL), Jim Stanley (Defensive Line) and Gregg Williams (Defensive Quality Control), Founder/Owner/Chairman/President/CEO: Bud Adams, Preseason Odds: Super Bowl +800; O/U: 10.5, Training Camp: Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 8:20AM. Browns. [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. 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". Find out more. But All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Australian Football Stats - Australian Football Search Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1992 Houston Oilers Results 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. [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". One of the Oilers/Titans best defensive players ever. The Oilers made the playoffs each season. 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. 1992 Houston Oilers Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-6-0, 2nd in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Jack Pardee (10-6-0) Points For: 352 (22.0/g) 6th of 28 Points Against: 258 (16.1/g) 9th of 28 Expected W-L: 10.8-5.2 SRS: 5.54 (6th of 28), SOS: -0.33 Playoffs: Lost Wild Card 38-41 vs. Buffalo Bills That left Houston at 8-6 , with fading Denver, improving Cleveland 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. Basketball Stats - NBA - ABA - WNBA/Women's - G-League/D-League - Minor League Basketball - Search "I can't repeat the words, but the more I talked, the louder I got. . [8] Bills scored on the fourth play of their ensuing drive with Reich's 38-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Don Beebe. We were embarrassing him, we were embarrassing ourselves, we were embarrassing Buffalo Bills fans. The collapse came so fast, that it was Moon who had to Accolades: AFL All-Time Team, 3-time First Team AFL, 5-time AFL All-Star Championships: 2 AFL titles. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. All rights reserved. During their 1992 season, Houston finished the season 106, good enough for 2nd place in the AFC Central. During the 2020 NFL season, Frank Reich returned to Buffalo as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium on January 9, 2021, where his team lost to the Bills in a wild card game. Stats: 49 Interceptions, 121 Fumbles Recovered, 12 Touchdowns Accolades: 12-time Pro-Bowl, NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, Titans Ring of Honor. Oilers Historical 1992 Stats 1992 Roster. seemed all but over by any reasonableor even unreasonable measure. From their time as the Houston Oilers to the Tennessee Titans, the team has had some great NFL players wear their jersey! Houston Oilers players listed alphabetically or numerically. Reich finished the game with 21 of 34 pass completions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, with 1 interception. 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Davis 1-yard run (Christie kick), BUF Beebe 38-yard pass from Reich (Christie kick), BUF Reed 26-yard pass from Reich (Christie kick), BUF Reed 18-yard pass from Reich (Christie kick), BUF Reed 17-yard pass from Reich (Christie kick), Warren Moon, AFC Passing Leader (Passer Rating 89.3). Jeffires recorded 8 catches for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. The run defense stepped up and contained the great Lion running back Barry Sanders. on the road. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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. 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. had one more run left in them and their 1993 team was very good. [8] "Choke City" was a Houston Chronicle front-page headline in 1994, given to the city of Houston after the Houston Rockets blew two consecutive commanding fourth-quarter leads at The Summit in the first two games of their Western Conference semifinals match-up versus the Phoenix Suns in the 1994 NBA Playoffs. 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. But Houston did not run the ball, Carlson threw a couple interceptions, and the Oilers lost 16-14. On September 25, 2011, the Bills rebounded from a 210 deficit to defeat the New England Patriots 3431. this era that consistently made the playoffs and consistently lost. Billy Tolliver threw for 1,287 yards, and Bucky Richardson played . The best quarterback in Titans history, Warren Moon is probably one of the All-Time great NFL QBs ever. You'd well better have reason to feel good about yourselves, regardless of how this game turns out. But He had every right to say the things that he said. Houston piled up points with 352 points, while the defense conceded 258. Content includes: USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Futbol Argentino, Futbol Uruguayo, NBA, MLB, NHL, and entertainment content. You could The Oilers held a 353 lead on the Buffalo Bills. They had them beat";[11] defensive back Sean Jones said, "To blow a 32-point lead, you need a lot of help". He played 5 seasons with the Oilers, becoming the Defensive Player of the Year with them. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. miss five games with injuries and be limited in three others. Christie made another clutch field goal from 41 yards with 16 seconds left following a Rob Johnson drive that gave the Bills a 1615 lead. While Moon refused to say "choke", "more than a few players" said it; "One even spelled the word out". 1993 Houston Oilers Roster. Nonetheless, the Titans have had some notable players in their history, here are the 25 greatest Tennessee Titans in history! 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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Do you have a sports website? of commission for the start of the postseason. He has the franchise record for total yardage that still stands today. author one more drive of his own, racing the Oilers down for a field The Oilers returned to the site of a 2624 playoff meltdown the previous season. The Oilers also had a powerful running attack with Lorenzo White, who rushed for 1,226 yards and caught 57 passes. Houston would play Cleveland in the Dawg Pound on December 20. Or write about sports? yards-per-attempt and his 18-12 TD/INT ratio was above average for 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. The teams next met in the playoffs at Adelphia Coliseum in the 19992000 Wild Card round after the Oilers had moved to Nashville and become the Tennessee Titans. As strong as they came, Culp often would need to be blocked by up to three players, this helped open up space for the rest of his teammates. Just like in the season opener, Houston got a defensive touchdown, [8], Christie's kicking shoe from the game is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The game is the largest comeback in NFL history, regular or postseason. NFL Facts You Didn't Know #shorts #nfl #facts. [20] However, the Texans blew a 24-point lead of their own a week later against the Chiefs. Houston Oilers roster for the 1992 NFL season. 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. Find out more. 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. He was extremely consistent, having 542 receptions and scoring 46 touchdowns for the Oilers. Indianapolis, another team coming off a forgettable 1991 campaign. Moon, who finished the day 36/50 for 371 yards Haywood Jeffires, Curtis Duncan and Ernest Givins. The Oilers defense picked off Bernie Kosar three times. He was the man calling the shots in the unlikely Super Bowl appearance for the Titans in 1999 having gone 9-2 that season. From 1980s sports, to the Lou Holtz era at Notre Dame, to the historic 1978 baseball season, TheSportsNotebook.com has three books available in both print and electronic format at Amazon. When The Houston Oilers were founded in 1960 and were an original member of the old AFL. realistically book the Buffalo-Miami runner-up in the AFC East for on the early Sunday afternoon of wild-card weekend and picked up Ray Childress had 13 sacks and was 1st-team All-NFL. Making matters worse Championships: 3 AFL Titles. 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. 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. Ray Childress led the defensive unit with 13 quarterback sacks, leading the way for a team which created 50 sacks. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. TD passes from Reich on a typically cold day in this part of the It reset the love affair with that team. He averaged about 7 QB sacks per year and was a professional through and through. He was an outstanding running back winning awards and accolades from all over the league. In retrospect, a 3-1 start against this slate wasnt too bad. Houston got the 5-seed, while Kansas City settled for the 6-spot. 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 team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1. Buffalo responded on their ensuing drive, as Kenneth Davis returned the kickoff 33 yards to the 44-yard line. Hopkins was as tough as they came and was the man in charge of protecting the Quarterback's blind spot. couldnt be blamed if they started thinking big picture. The first Oiler to accomplish the feat was Charley Hennigan in 1964. While their NFL history is more modest, the Oilers and then Titans never won a Super Bowl, but they have been five-time division champions as well as making one Super Bowl appearance in 1999. 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. (They would extend that to seven straight playoff appearances the following season ). Stats: 313 Total Tackles, 74 Sacks, 26 Forced Fumbles, 4 Fumble Recoveries Accolades: 3-Time Pro-Bowl, First-team All-Pro. finish sixth in the league in points scored and the defense wasnt Houston's run and shoot offense led the league in passing (4,231 yards) and its defense ranked third in the league, allowing only 4,532 total yards. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Houston Oilers football statistics and roster from your Stats Crew. It was feared at the time that the Rockets would follow the same fate as the Oilers did. November and shape the divisional race for the rest of the season. Originally known as the Houston Oilers, the team was founded in 1959 by . We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The AFC the path to the Super Bowl may never have been wider than those brief When your season's over, you're going to have to live with yourselves and look yourselves in the eyes. 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. 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. In 1992, Moon would But the Oilers still brought it. Warren Moon added two more touchdowns while Jack Trudeau and Tom Tupa couldn't reach 140 passing yards in a 2010 Oilers win. 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 . He had 82 career starts for the Oilers with a 44-38 record. The Oilers reached eight wins 24-7 while the Bears were approaching the end of Mike Ditkas time as head coach.