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. The 1990 season saw the Oilers appear in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They finished tied for first in the AFC Central with the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers, as all three teams finished with identical 9–7 records. The Bengals would be awarded the division title by having a better division record than Houston or Pittsburgh. The Oilers would win the tiebreaker over the Steelers by having a better division record than them. The Oilers finished the season 9–7 and clinched a wild card spot. However, they would have to play their playoff game without Moon, who dislocated his thumb two weeks before the season ended when he hit his thumb on the helmet of defender James Francis. Cody Carlson was tapped to start in what became his only career playoff start. In the wild card game, they were embarrassed by the Bengals 41–14, ending Houston's season in a flash.

Offseason

NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Standings

Playoffs

AFC Wild Card

Awards and records

* Ray Childress, 1990 AFC Pro Bowl selection * Ernest Givins, Pro Bowl selection *

, Ranked second in AFC in receptions *

, Led AFC in Receptions * Warren Moon, NFL leader, passing yards (4,689) * Warren Moon, Pro Bowl selection * Warren Moon, All-Pro selection (1990) * Warren Moon, NEA NFL MVP * Warren Moon,

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* Warren Moon, UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year * Warren Moon, Houston Oilers record, most passing yards in one game (527)

Milestones

– 1st 1,000 Yard Receiving Season (1,048 yards) *

– 4th 1,000 Yard Receiving Season (1,019 yards) * Warren Moon, 2nd 400 Yard Passing Game (527)

References

External links

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