San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings 22 to 28
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The San Francisco 49ers played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Vikings won by a score of 28-22.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 254 | 98 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Quarterbacks Coach: Sam Wyche Wide Receivers Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Line Coach: Mike White, Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Linebackers Coach: Bill McPherson Defensive Backs Coach: Norb Hecker Special Teams Coach: Dennis Green Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Assistant Director of Public Relations: Brian Billick Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen Administrative Assistant: Mike White
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 397 | 287 | 110 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese