New York Giants at Washington Redskins 17 to 19
Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1The New York Giants played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Redskins won by a score of 19-17.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 221 | 96 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Arnsparger Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb, Hunter Enis Offensive Line Coach: Ray Wietecha Running Backs Coach: Allan Webb Offensive Backs Coach: Allan Webb Defensive Line Coach: Jay Fry Linebackers Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Defensive Backs Coach: John Symank Special Teams Coach: Ed Rutledge Kickers Coach: Ed Rutledge Assistant Coach: John McVay General Manager: Andy Robustelli Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ed Rutledge, Ken Kavanaugh
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 233 | 89 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Allen Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson 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