The team failed to improve on their previous season's 6–6–2 record, winning only three games.
In week five versus the Steelers in the Astrodome, starting quarterback Charley Johnson suffered a broken clavicle when he was clipped by Pittsburgh defensive tackle Chuck Hinton on an interception return.
The Oilers won only one of their last 11 games, a 31–21 win over the Denver Broncos, before losing their final 3 games of the season, including a 52–10 rout by in-state rival Dallas in the finale, to finish the season 3–10–1.
[2] Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve
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