NFL game summary for 10/29/1978:
Pete Johnson scored on a short plunge as the Bengals registered their first touchdown in over 13 quarters and ended a club-record nine-game losing streak. The running of rookie David Turner (13 carries for 84 yards) and the passing of Ken Anderson (11 of 16 for 268 yards) paced the 436-yard Cincinnati attack. Anderson, rounding into form after a preseason hand injury, connected with Isaac Curtis four times for 130 yards and a touchdown. Bengals' defensive end Ross Browner contributed one sack, seven unassisted tackles, and knocked down a pass. Houston's Earl Campbell rushed for 100 yards for the fifth time in 1978, gaining 102 yards on 18 carries.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 164.2 (5) | 143.2 (17) | 307.5 (10) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 132.5 (10) | 149.2 (13) | 281.8 (8) | 20 | |
 | OFFENSE | 103.1 (27) | 151.4 (14) | 254.5 (25) | 28 |
| DEFENSE | 165.5 (24) | 144.8 (11) | 310.2 (19) | 16 |
Line: Oilers by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Oilers (5-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-0) | 7 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
( 0- 7) CIN Pete Johnson 1 yard rush (Chris Bahr kick) ( 0-14) CIN Tony Davis 1 yard rush (Chris Bahr kick) ( 0-21) CIN Pete Johnson 1 yard rush (Chris Bahr kick) ( 6-21) HOU Ken Burrough 16 yard pass from Dan Pastorini (kick failed) ( 6-28) CIN Isaac Curtis 45 yard pass from Ken Anderson (Chris Bahr kick) (13-28) HOU Mike Renfro 6 yard pass from Dan Pastorini (Toni Fritsch kick)
HOU CIN
First Downs: 15 18
Rushes-yards: 27-137 48-189
Yards/rush: 5.1 3.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-27-142-0 11-16-268-0
Sacked-yards: 2-24 3-21
Net pass yards: 118 247
Net yards/pass: 4.1 13.0
Total net yards: 255 436
Total plays: 56 (48% run) 67 (71% run)
Yards/play: 4.6 6.5
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 2-1
Turnovers: 2 1
Penalties-yards: 8-63 5-85
Attendance: 50,532
Passing:
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 13 of 27 for 142 yards and 2 TDs CIN: Ken Anderson, 11 of 16 for 268 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
HOU: Earl Campbell, 18 for 102 yards; Rob Carpenter, 4 for 27 yards; Tim Wilson, 3 for 6 yards; Rich Caster, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Pastorini, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Pete Johnson, 16 for 47 yards and 2 TDs; Deacon Turner, 13 for 84 yards; Tony Davis, 8 for 12 yards and 1 TD; Lenvil Elliott, 7 for 22 yards; Boobie Clark, 3 for 13 yards; John Reaves, 1 for 11 yards
Receiving:
HOU: Mike Renfro, 4 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Mike Barber, 2 for 30 yards; Ken Burrough, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 20 yards; Earl Campbell, 2 for 2 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 6 yards CIN: Isaac Curtis, 4 for 130 yards and 1 TD; Billy Brooks, 2 for 88 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 2 for 22 yards; Don Bass, 1 for 15 yards; Pete Johnson, 1 for 8 yards; Deacon Turner, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
HOU: Johnnie Dirden, 3 for 63 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 23 yards CIN: Ray Griffin, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 14 yards CIN: Dennis Law, 4 for 12 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
HOU: Cliff Parsley, 9 for 320 yards CIN: Pat McInally, 5 for 215 yards; Chris Bahr, 1 for 30 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Chris Bahr, 0/1
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 13 of 27 for 142 yards and 2 TDs CIN: Ken Anderson, 11 of 16 for 268 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
HOU: Earl Campbell, 18 for 102 yards; Rob Carpenter, 4 for 27 yards; Tim Wilson, 3 for 6 yards; Rich Caster, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Pastorini, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Pete Johnson, 16 for 47 yards and 2 TDs; Deacon Turner, 13 for 84 yards; Tony Davis, 8 for 12 yards and 1 TD; Lenvil Elliott, 7 for 22 yards; Boobie Clark, 3 for 13 yards; John Reaves, 1 for 11 yards
Receiving:
HOU: Mike Renfro, 4 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Mike Barber, 2 for 30 yards; Ken Burrough, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 20 yards; Earl Campbell, 2 for 2 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 6 yards CIN: Isaac Curtis, 4 for 130 yards and 1 TD; Billy Brooks, 2 for 88 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 2 for 22 yards; Don Bass, 1 for 15 yards; Pete Johnson, 1 for 8 yards; Deacon Turner, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
HOU: Johnnie Dirden, 3 for 63 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 23 yards CIN: Ray Griffin, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 14 yards CIN: Dennis Law, 4 for 12 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
HOU: Cliff Parsley, 9 for 320 yards CIN: Pat McInally, 5 for 215 yards; Chris Bahr, 1 for 30 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Chris Bahr, 0/1