Minnesota Vikings at Baltimore Colts 16 to 35
Sunday, September 19, 1965, Week 1The Minnesota Vikings played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, September 19, 1965, Week 1 of the 1965 season. The Colts won by a score of 35-16.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 160 | 103 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Line Coach: Marion Campbell Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner General Manager: Jim Finks
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 203 | 107 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Defensive Coordinator: Charley Winner Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backfield Coach: Don McCafferty Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger