San Diego Chargers at Seattle Seahawks 33 to 16
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Chargers won by a score of 33-16.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 | 217 | 139 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese, Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 153 | 181 | 6 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Patera Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Rhome Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Andy MacDonald Tight Ends Coach: Jerry Rhome Defensive Line Coach: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backfield Coach: Jack Christiansen Special Teams Coach: Rusty Tillman