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1980 Houston Oilers season

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Head coach
  
Bum Phillips

Record
  
11–5

Playoff finish
  
Lost Wild Card Game

Home field
  
Astrodome

Division place
  
2nd AFC Central

The 1980 season was the Houston Oilers' 21st season and their 11th in the National Football League (NFL). The team scored 295 points while the defense gave up 251 points. Their record of 11 wins and 5 losses resulted in a second-place finish in the AFC Central Division. The Oilers appeared twice on Monday Night Football. In their first appearance on Monday Night Football, the Oilers beat the Cleveland Browns 16–7. In their second appearance, the Oilers defeated the New England Patriots 38–34. Earl Campbell led the NFL in rushing for the third consecutive year and have four 200 yard rushing games.

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Earl Campbell

  • In 1980, Earl Campbell had four 200 yard rushing games.

    • AFC Wild Card

    Even though the Oilers recorded more yards, more first downs, and more time of possession, the Raiders scored on big plays to win, 27–7.

    Awards and records

  • Earl Campbell, NFL Rushing Leader, (1,934)
  • Earl Campbell, All-Pro selection 1980
  • Earl Campbell, Pro Bowl selection 1980
  • Earl Campbell, NEA NFL MVP (1980)
  • Earl Campbell, NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1980)

    • Milestones

  • Earl Campbell, 3rd 1,000 yard rushing season
  • Earl Campbell, 3rd NFL Rushing Title
  • Earl Campbell, Four 200 Yard Rushing Games (Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov., 16, Dec. 21)

    • References

    1980 Houston Oilers season Wikipedia
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