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The Miami Dolphins were defeated by the Houston Oilers, 17 to 9, in the 1978 AFC Wild Card game on December 24, 1978.

Final

HOU

Oilers

1-0-0

17

MIA

9

Team

HOU

MIA

1

7

7

2

0

0

3

0

0

4

10

2

Total

17

9

Summary

Team Stats

Player Stats

1st quarter

HOU

MIA

Dolphins

Andre Tillman 13-yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)

0

7

Oilers

Tim Wilson 13-yard pass from Dan Pastorini (Toni Fritsch kick)

7

7

4th quarter

HOU

MIA

Oilers

Toni Fritsch 35-yard field goal

10

7

Oilers

Earl Campbell 1-yard run (Toni Fritsch kick)

17

7

Dolphins

Safety

17

9

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