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The 1980 season was the Houston Oilers 21st season and their 11th in the NFL. The franchise scored 295 points while the defense gave up 251 points. Their record of 11 wins and 5 losses resulted in a second place finish in the AFC Central Division. The Oilers appeared twice on Monday Night Football. In their first appearance on Monday Night Football the Oilers beat the Cleveland Browns 16–7. In their second appearance the Oilers defeated the New England Patriots 38–34.