Washington Redskins at New York Giants 24 to 31

Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1

The Washington Redskins played the New York Giants in East Rutherford on Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Giants won by a score of 31-24.

Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
331 258 73 3 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Norv Turner Defensive Coordinator: Mike Nolan Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Terry Robiskie Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Martz Offensive Line Coach: Russ Grimm Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Offensive Assistant Coach: Ed Sidwell Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Jeff FitzGerald, Dale Lindsey Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Hayes Defensive Assistant Coach: Jeff FitzGerald Special Teams Coach: LeCharls McDaniel Conditioning Director: Jason Arapoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Malcolm Blacken Strength Coach: Dan Riley General Manager: Charley Casserly College/Pro Scouting Administrator: Ray Wright Intern: Marcel Pastoor Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Otis Wonsley, Willie Jones, Tyrone Knott

New York Giants offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
235 153 82 1 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Jim Fassel Offensive Coordinator: Jim Skipper Defensive Coordinator: John Fox Quarterbacks Coach: Rod Dowhower Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Robinson Offensive Line Coach: John Matsko Running Backs Coach: Jim Skipper Tight Ends Coach: Dick Rehbein Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike Gillhamer Defensive Line Coach: Denny Marcin Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak, Dave Brazil Secondary Coach: Johnnie Lynn Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Robert Massey Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dave Brazil Special Teams Coach: Larry Mac Duff Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Craig Stoddard General Manager: Ernie Accorsi Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh Part-Time Scout: Scott Fitterer