Houston Oilers at New York Giants 14 to 34
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the New York Giants in New York City on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Giants won by a score of 34-14.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 59 | 96 | 4 | 6 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Peterson Interim Head Coach: Sid Gillman Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Offensive Backs Coach: Earnel Durden Defensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backs Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Andy Bourgeois Special Assignments: Garland Boyette
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 154 | 218 | 3 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Alex Webster Quarterbacks Coach: Joe Walton Wide Receivers Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Line Coach: Ray Wietecha Defensive Line Coach: Jim Katcavage Linebackers Coach: Matt Hazeltine Defensive Backs Coach: Emlen Tunnell Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Pro Personnel Director: Jim Trimble Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh