1982 Houston Oilers season | |
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Head coach | Ed Biles |
General manager | Ladd Herzeg |
Owner | Bud Adams |
Home field | Astrodome |
Results | |
Record | 1–8 |
Conference place | 13th AFC |
Playoff finish | did not qualify |
The 1982 Houston Oilers season was the franchise's 23rd overall and the 13th in the National Football League (NFL). After losing their season opener, the Oilers beat the Seattle Seahawks at the Astrodome 23-21. The Oilers were 1-1 before the two month player's strike. When the season resumed the Oilers struggled, losing all seven games. Earl Campbell was held to just 536 yards, as the Oilers finished the season with a 1-8 record.