New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 17 to 23
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The New York Giants played the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Eagles won by a score of 23-17.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 222 | 63 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Ralph Hawkins Quarterbacks Coach: Ernie Adams Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Lord Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley Defensive Backs Coach: Donald "Deek" Pollard Special Teams Coach: Bill Belichick Strength Coach: Jim Williams Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 161 | 154 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Quarterbacks Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Billy Joe Tight Ends Coach: Lynn Stiles Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: George Hill Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Lynn Stiles, Ken Iman