As a result, the Oilers canceled there was-to-be week 3 game against the Los Angeles Raiders.

In the playoffs, they defeated the Seattle Seahawks 23–20 in overtime on a Tony Zendejas field goal.

Rookies in italics After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled: Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive linemen Defensive linemen Linebackers Defensive backs Special teams Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

at Astrodome, Houston, Texas Oilers kicker Tony Zendejas won the game with a 42-yard field goal 8:05 into overtime.

Although Houston outgained Seattle with 427 total offensive yards to 250, the game remained close until the very end.