Monday Night Football Season 10 Episode 12

Monday Night Football Season 10 Episode 12 Houston Oilers at Miami Dolphins

  • November 5, 1979

The Miami Dolphins welcome the Houston Oilers to South Florida for a crucial Monday Night Football matchup in week 12 of the 10th season. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs, and this game could be a make or break moment for their post-season aspirations.

The Dolphins are led by veteran quarterback Dan Marino, who has been putting up big numbers all season long. He has a talented group of receivers that includes Mark Clayton and Mark Duper, as well as a solid running game with Lorenzo Hampton and Ron Davenport. The Dolphins' defense is also a force to be reckoned with, and they will be looking to shut down the Oilers' offense.

The Oilers, meanwhile, are led by quarterback Warren Moon, who has been on fire as of late. He has a talented group of receivers in wideout Drew Hill and tight end Jamie Williams, and running back Mike Rozier is a threat on the ground. The Oilers' defense has been solid all season, and they will be looking to put pressure on Marino and disrupt the Dolphins' game plan.

The game gets off to a fast start, with both teams trading blows in the first quarter. The Oilers strike first with a touchdown pass from Moon to Hill, but the Dolphins respond quickly with a touchdown of their own, a Marino pass to Duper. The first quarter ends with the game tied at seven.

In the second quarter, both teams' defenses step up, and the game becomes a battle of field position. The Dolphins' defense makes a big play late in the quarter, intercepting a Moon pass and returning it deep into Oilers territory. Marino and the Dolphins' offense take advantage, scoring a touchdown to take the lead 14-7. The second quarter ends with the Dolphins in control.

In the third quarter, the Oilers come out strong and tie the game up with another touchdown pass from Moon to Hill. The Dolphins' offense responds with a long drive that ends in a field goal, but the Oilers tie the game back up on another touchdown pass from Moon, this time to Williams. The third quarter ends with the score tied at 21.

The fourth quarter is a nail-biter, with both teams battling hard for a crucial win. The Dolphins' defense comes up big with a late turnover, intercepting a Moon pass that sets up the game-winning drive. Marino and the Dolphins' offense march down the field, setting up a game-winning field goal attempt with just seconds left on the clock. The kick is good, and the Dolphins win a hard-fought game 24-21.

The victory puts the Dolphins in a good position to make the playoffs, while the loss is a blow to the Oilers' post-season hopes. It was a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup that showcased two talented teams fighting for a shot at the Super Bowl.

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Description
  • First Aired
    November 5, 1979
  • Language
    English