San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins 13 to 21
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The San Francisco 49ers played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 21-13.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 154 | 98 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Assistant Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Special Teams Coach: Ed Beard, Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 108 | 171 | 4 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Offensive Line Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Bill McPeak Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane