New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19 to 13
Saturday, September 2, 1978, Week 1The New York Giants played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Saturday, September 2, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Giants won by a score of 19-13.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 162 | 76 | 1 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McVay Offensive Coordinator: Bob Gibson Defensive Coordinator: Dick Modzelewski Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Allan Webb Linebackers Coach: Joe Galat Special Teams Coach: Jay Fry, Allan Webb Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 86 | 165 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McKay Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bass Chief Assistant: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Willie Brown Offensive Line Coach: Skip Husbands Running Backs Coach: Joe Gibbs Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Linebackers Coach: Tom Bass Defensive Backs Coach: Wayne Fontes Special Teams Coach: Phil Krueger Scout: Bill Muir