Boston Patriots
Houston Oilers
Stadium
Capacity: 69,143
Inaugurated: 01/01/1965
Broadcast
Announcers
Charlie Jones/George Ratterman
Summary
Houston Oilers routed Boston Patriots 45-17 at the Astrodome. TEN's offense exploded for 45 points while NE managed just 17 in the season finale. The Oilers finished 7-7 while the Patriots ended a disappointing 4-10 campaign. Attendance: 34,198.
Expected Points Summary
Team Stats
Stat
BOS
HOU
First Downs
9
25
Rush-Yds-TDs
26-55-0
34-135-3
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT
7-24-92-2-3
19-40-279-2-1
Sacked-Yards
2-21
2-24
Net Pass Yards
71
255
Total Yards
126
390
Fumbles-Lost
3-2
4-3
Turnovers
5
4
Penalties-Yards
4-28
7-121
Expected Points Detail
Officials
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Boxscore Team Stats
Stat
BOS
HOU
First Downs
9
25
Rush-Yds-TDs
26-55-0
34-135-3
Cmp-Att-Yd-TD-INT
7-24-92-2-3
19-40-279-2-1
Sacked-Yards
2-21
2-24
Net Pass Yards
71
255
Total Yards
126
390
Fumbles-Lost
3-2
4-3
Turnovers
5
4
Penalties-Yards
4-28
7-121
Scoring Summary
Q
Team
Detail
Score
1
Oilers
Jim Beirne 9 yard pass from Don Trull (Wayne Walker kick)
0-7
2
Oilers
Hoyle Granger 1 yard rush (Wayne Walker kick)
0-14
—
Patriots
Aaron Marsh 14 yard pass from Tom Sherman (Gino Cappelletti kick)
7-14
—
Oilers
Jim Beirne 6 yard pass from Don Trull (Wayne Walker kick)
7-21
3
Patriots
Gino Cappelletti 42 yard field goal
10-21
—
Patriots
Jim Whalen 27 yard pass from Tom Sherman (Gino Cappelletti kick)
17-21
—
Oilers
Hoyle Granger 12 yard rush (Wayne Walker kick)
17-28
4
Oilers
Wayne Walker 16 yard field goal
17-31
—
Oilers
Woody Campbell 1 yard rush (Wayne Walker kick)
17-38
—
Oilers
Ken Houston 22 yard interception return (Wayne Walker kick)
17-45