1972 Houston Oilers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 1-13
Finishing 4th in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Bill Peterson (1-13)
Location: Houston, Texas
1972 Houston Oilers Roster
The Houston Oilers of the National Football League ended the 1972 season with a record of 1 wins and 13 losses, finishing fourth in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference.
The Oilers labored to change the scoreboard with just 164 points, and the shaky defensive squad allowed 380. Paul Robinson ran for a team-leading 355 yards for Houston, and Fred Willis also contributed to the rushing attack.
Dan Pastorini tossed for 1,711 yards. Fred Willis topped pass catchers, hauling in 36 passes, while Ken Burrough added 521 receiving yards.
John Charles and Bob Atkins each snatched 2 opponent throws.
Bill Peterson coached the team.
Click on column headings to sort.
Regular Season Points For: 164
Regular Season Points Against: 380
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 1972 | Houston Oilers 17 at Denver Broncos 30 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 24, 1972 | Houston Oilers 13 at Miami Dolphins 34 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1972 | New York Jets 20 at Houston Oilers 26 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 9, 1972 | Oakland Raiders 34 at Houston Oilers 0 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 15, 1972 | Houston Oilers 7 at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 22, 1972 | Cleveland Browns 23 at Houston Oilers 17 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-5-0 | ||
| October 29, 1972 | Houston Oilers 7 at Cincinnati Bengals 30 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-4-0 | 1-6-0 | ||
| November 5, 1972 | Houston Oilers 0 at Cleveland Browns 20 | L | 1-2-0 | 0-5-0 | 1-7-0 | ||
| November 12, 1972 | Philadelphia Eagles 18 at Houston Oilers 17 | L | 1-3-0 | 0-5-0 | 1-8-0 | ||
| November 19, 1972 | Green Bay Packers 23 at Houston Oilers 10 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-5-0 | 1-9-0 | ||
| November 26, 1972 | Houston Oilers 20 at San Diego Chargers 34 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-6-0 | 1-10-0 | ||
| December 3, 1972 | Houston Oilers 10 at Atlanta Falcons 20 | L | 1-4-0 | 0-7-0 | 1-11-0 | ||
| December 10, 1972 | Pittsburgh Steelers 9 at Houston Oilers 3 | L | 1-5-0 | 0-7-0 | 1-12-0 | ||
| December 17, 1972 | Cincinnati Bengals 61 at Houston Oilers 17 | L | 1-6-0 | 0-7-0 | 1-13-0 |
