San Diego Chargers at Washington Redskins 0 to 38
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Redskins won by a score of 38-0.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 7 | 128 | 7 | 10 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Waller Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Forrest Gregg
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 128 | 83 | 2 | 13 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: George Allen Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Bielski Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Secondary Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Paul Lanham Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario