Washington Redskins at New York Giants 17 to 20
Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1The 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