In one of the best Conference Championship Games in NFL history the Dolphins pulled off the upset in overtime. This was always seen to be a defensive battle and that's just what it was looking late in the game like things were shifting in Houston's direction. They took a 16-13 lead late in the 4th, but Miami managed to convert a 4th down around mid-field and go on to tie the game up in regulation, then win it on the first possession of overtime. The Oilers' defense looked completely exhausted on the final drive. It should be noted that neither team committed a turnover, but Skip Butler missed a 45yd field goal and an extra point. The extra point was critical since it allowed Miami to tie the game in regulation with a FG.
Miami
Bob Griese 18/33 311yds 2TDs
Benny Malone 22car/64yds
Mike Green 11tt/6rec/114yds
Duriel Harris 10tt/5rec/85yds 1TD
Gary Green 10 tackles 1 knockdown
Houston
Dan Pastorini 20/35 236yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 6car/46yds
Kellen Winslow 7tt/5rec/51yds
Greg Bingham 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
Miami
Bob Griese 18/33 311yds 2TDs
Benny Malone 22car/64yds
Mike Green 11tt/6rec/114yds
Duriel Harris 10tt/5rec/85yds 1TD
Gary Green 10 tackles 1 knockdown
Houston
Dan Pastorini 20/35 236yds 1TD
Ralph Nelson 6car/46yds
Kellen Winslow 7tt/5rec/51yds
Greg Bingham 4 tackles 1 sack 1 knockdown
also had to overcome a completely jive pass-interference call in the end zone with less than two minutes left in regulation when houston took the lead:
ReplyDeleteDefensive pass interference #24 Sid Dixon
Houston's ball on Miami's 2 yard line. Third and goal. 1:56 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 9.
The pass from Houston's QB1 #1 Dan Pastorini was knocked down by Miami's CB1 #24 Sid Dixon. The pass was intended for WR5 #83 Brian DeRoo. First down, Houston, on the penalty. First and goal. That was K3Hcro2X (1301) against EW1knif1 (1297).
Griese completed nine of his last 14 for more than 160 yards and the game-winning touchdown. Here was the game-tying drive that precipitated overtime ...
ReplyDeleteMiami's ball on their 37 yard line. Fourth and 10 to go. 1:09 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 16.
The pass from Miami's QB1 #13 Bob Griese is caught by WR2 #80 Mike Green for a gain of just over 14 yards. Green is tackled by Houston's S3 #34 Dwight Hicks. First down, Miami! First and 10 to go. That was K6Xin2A (1468) against DW0firb2 (1466).
Miami's ball on Houston's 49 yard line. First and 10 to go. :50 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 16.
The pass from Miami's QB1 #13 Bob Griese is caught by WR1 #86 Duriel Harris for a gain of 32 yards. Harris is tackled by Houston's S2 #35 Tom Hannon. First down, Miami! First and 10 to go. That was K6Zin2A (1090) against FO6tigr0 (1088).
Miami's ball on Houston's 17 yard line. First and 10 to go. :30 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 16.
Miami's QB1 #13 Bob Griese gives to HB1 #21 Benny Malone. Malone runs for a gain of just over 2 yards. Malone is tackled by Houston's CB1 #29 Willie Alexander. Second and less than 8 to go. That was J23slnt0 (1587) against FO4bull1 (1585).
Miami's ball on Houston's 15 yard line. Second and less than 8 to go. :22 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 16.
Miami's QB1 #13 Bob Griese gives to HB1 #21 Benny Malone. Malone runs for a gain of just over 2 yards. Malone is tackled by Houston's CB2 #28 Greg Stemrick. Third and just over 5 to go. That was H22blst0 (1713) against FO1ltng4 (1711).
Miami's ball on Houston's 12 yard line. Third and just over 5 to go. :14 left in the fourth quarter. The score is Miami 13, Houston 16.
Miami's K1 #10 Garo Yepremian attempts a 29 yard field goal. The kick is good. G1 #69 Bob Kuechenberg is shaken up on the play. That was FGPAT (2315) against Houston's NN1ssbl0 (2313).