San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings 17 to 27

Sunday, September 21, 1975, Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, September 21, 1975, Week 1 of the 1975 season. The Vikings won by a score of 27-17.


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
245 145 100 3 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Dick Nolan Offensive Coordinator: Dick Stanfel Quarterbacks Coach: Don Heinrich Wide Receivers Coach: Don Heinrich Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Blocking Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Bob Hollway Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Rich Brooks Defensive Backs Coach: Rich Brooks Special Teams Coach: Rich Brooks Kicking Coach: Lew Erber Blocking/Kicking Coach: Lew Erber Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
279 153 126 2 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera