San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants 17 to 20
Sunday, October 16, 1977, Week 5The San Francisco 49ers played the New York Giants in East Rutherford on Sunday, October 16, 1977, Week 5 of the 1977 season. The Giants won by a score of 20-17.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 183 | 92 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ken Meyer Quarterbacks Coach: Doug Gerhart Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Doug Gerhart Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Shofner Special Teams Coach: Ed Alsman
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 23 | 131 | 1 | 9 |
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