NFL game summary for 09/30/1979:
Earl Campbell ran for three touchdowns and J. C. Wilson added another on an interception return as the Oilers knocked the Browns from the unbeaten ranks. Houston built a 24-10 halftime lead on a pair of Campbell two-yard runs and Wilson's 34-yard interception. Campbell added a one-yard scoring plunge in the third quarter. The Oilers' defense sacked Brian Sipe five times as Houston gained a share of the AFC Central lead with Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 125.2 (21) | 239.0 (3) | 364.2 (4) | 9 |
| DEFENSE | 137.8 (13) | 191.0 (20) | 328.8 (18) | 8 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.5 (6) | 136.2 (20) | 298.8 (18) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 143.0 (16) | 118.8 (5) | 261.8 (7) | 12 |
Line: Oilers by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns (4-1-0) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Houston Oilers (4-1-0) | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
( 0- 3) HOU Toni Fritsch 28 yard field goal
( 0-10) HOU Earl Campbell 2 yard rush (Toni Fritsch kick)
( 3-10) CLE Don Cockroft 46 yard field goal
( 3-17) HOU Earl Campbell 2 yard rush (Toni Fritsch kick)
( 3-24) HOU J.C. Wilson 34 yard interception return (Toni Fritsch kick)
(10-24) CLE Brian Sipe 1 yard rush (Don Cockroft kick)
(10-31) HOU Earl Campbell 1 yard rush (Toni Fritsch kick)
CLE HOU
First Downs: 24 17
Rushes-yards: 24-108 42-194
Yards/rush: 4.5 4.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 20-43-253-3 8-13-102-0
Sacked-yards: 5-52 3-26
Net pass yards: 201 76
Net yards/pass: 4.2 4.8
Total net yards: 309 270
Total plays: 72 (33% run) 58 (72% run)
Yards/play: 4.3 4.7
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 3-0
Turnovers: 4 0
Penalties-yards: 7-65 10-73
Attendance: 48,915
Passing:
CLE: Brian Sipe, 18 of 35 for 222 yards (2 int); Mark Miller, 2 of 8 for 31 yards (1 int) HOU: Dan Pastorini, 8 of 13 for 102 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Mike Pruitt, 13 for 32 yards; Cleo Miller, 4 for 59 yards; Calvin Hill, 4 for 14 yards; Brian Sipe, 3 for 3 yards and 1 TD HOU: Earl Campbell, 18 for 76 yards and 3 TDs; Rob Carpenter, 11 for 57 yards; Tim Wilson, 5 for 46 yards; Kenny King, 3 for 9 yards; Boobie Clark, 3 for 3 yards; Dan Pastorini, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Calvin Hill, 6 for 68 yards; Cleo Miller, 4 for 19 yards; Dave Logan, 2 for 58 yards; Reggie Rucker, 2 for 36 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 2 for 21 yards; Pat Moriarty, 1 for 17 yards; Curtis Weathers, 1 for 14 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 12 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 8 yards HOU: Mike Barber, 2 for 39 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 21 yards; Ken Burrough, 2 for 18 yards; Tim Wilson, 1 for 17 yards; Boobie Clark, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 4 for 76 yards; Cleo Miller, 1 for 14 yards HOU: Rob Carpenter, 1 for 17 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 3 yards HOU: Rich Ellender, 3 for 33 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: J.C. Wilson, 1 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Mike Reinfeldt, 1 for 2 yards; Carter Hartwig, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 5 for 226 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 6 for 270 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/2 HOU: Toni Fritsch, 1/1
CLE: Brian Sipe, 18 of 35 for 222 yards (2 int); Mark Miller, 2 of 8 for 31 yards (1 int) HOU: Dan Pastorini, 8 of 13 for 102 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Mike Pruitt, 13 for 32 yards; Cleo Miller, 4 for 59 yards; Calvin Hill, 4 for 14 yards; Brian Sipe, 3 for 3 yards and 1 TD HOU: Earl Campbell, 18 for 76 yards and 3 TDs; Rob Carpenter, 11 for 57 yards; Tim Wilson, 5 for 46 yards; Kenny King, 3 for 9 yards; Boobie Clark, 3 for 3 yards; Dan Pastorini, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Calvin Hill, 6 for 68 yards; Cleo Miller, 4 for 19 yards; Dave Logan, 2 for 58 yards; Reggie Rucker, 2 for 36 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 2 for 21 yards; Pat Moriarty, 1 for 17 yards; Curtis Weathers, 1 for 14 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 12 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 8 yards HOU: Mike Barber, 2 for 39 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 21 yards; Ken Burrough, 2 for 18 yards; Tim Wilson, 1 for 17 yards; Boobie Clark, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 4 for 76 yards; Cleo Miller, 1 for 14 yards HOU: Rob Carpenter, 1 for 17 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 3 yards HOU: Rich Ellender, 3 for 33 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: J.C. Wilson, 1 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Mike Reinfeldt, 1 for 2 yards; Carter Hartwig, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 5 for 226 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 6 for 270 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/2 HOU: Toni Fritsch, 1/1