Washington Redskins at New York Giants 17 to 20

Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1

The Washington Redskins played the New York Giants in East Rutherford on Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1 of the 1977 season. The Giants won by a score of 20-17.


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
261 139 122 2 19

Coaches

Head Coach: George Allen Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Running Backs Coach: Joe Walton Secondary Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Paul Lanham Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Personnel Scout: Mike Faulkiner Administrative Assistant: Mike Faulkiner Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario


New York Giants offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
279 113 166 1 13

Coaches

Head Coach: John McVay Offensive Coordinator: Bob Gibson Defensive Coordinator: Marty Schottenheimer Chief Assistant: Jay Fry Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jay Fry Defensive Line Coach: Joe Galat Defensive Backs Coach: John Symank Special Teams Coach: Allan Webb Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ed Rutledge, Ken Kavanaugh