New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs 21 to 17
Sunday, October 21, 1979, Week 8The New York Giants played the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday, October 21, 1979, Week 8 of the 1979 season. The Giants won by a score of 21-17.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 126 | 100 | 1 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Ralph Hawkins Quarterbacks Coach: Ernie Adams Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Lord Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley Defensive Backs Coach: Donald "Deek" Pollard Special Teams Coach: Bill Belichick Strength Coach: Jim Williams Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Kansas City Chiefs offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 294 | 169 | 4 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marv Levy Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Wide Receivers Coach: Kay Dalton Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Pagna Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Rod Rust Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Bobby Ross Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rick Abernethy