| 1968 Houston Oilers season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Wally Lemm |
| Home Field | Astrodome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–7 |
| Place | 2nd AFL Eastern |
| Playoff Finish | did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1967 | 1969 |
The 1968 Houston Oilers season was the team's ninth season. The club would play their home games in the Houston Astrodome. The Oilers would become the first team in professional football to play their games in a domed stadium.[1]
Offseason[]
AFL Draft[]
Regular season[]
Season schedule[]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9 | Kansas City | L 26–21 | |
| 2 | September 14 | at Miami | W 24–10 | |
| 3 | September 21 | at San Diego | L 30–14 | |
| 4 | September 29 | Oakland | L 24–15 | |
| 5 | October 6 | Miami | L 24–7 | |
| 6 | October 13 | at Boston | W 16–0 | |
| 7 | October 20 | NY Jets | L 20–14 | |
| 8 | October 27 | at Buffalo | W 30–7 | |
| 9 | November 3 | at Cincinnati | W 27–17 | |
| 10 | November 10 | at NY Jets | L 26–7 | |
| 11 | November 17 | Denver | W 38–17 | |
| 12 | November 28 | at Kansas City | L 24–10 | |
| 13 | December 7 | Buffalo | W 35–6 | |
| 14 | December 15 | Boston | W 45–17 |
Season standings[]
Notable Stats[]
| Player | Comp. | Att. | Comp% | Yards | TD's | INT's |
|---|
Roster[]
| Quarterbacks
Running Backs Wide Receivers Tight Ends |
Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen |
Linebackers
Defensive Backs CB Special Teams |
Reserve Lists
Practice Squad Rookies in italics |
References[]
- ↑ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 283