Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Rams 24 to 17
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The Oakland Raiders played the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Raiders won by a score of 24-17.
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 110 | 130 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Flores Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian Running Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Tight Ends Coach: Bob Mischak Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Defensive Backfield Coach: Willie Brown Special Teams Coach: Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 | 217 | 123 | 4 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Malavasi Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Lionel Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Offensive Backfield Coach: Jack Faulkner Strength Coach: Clyde Evans Assistant Trainer: Garrett Giemont