Houston Oilers at New York Giants 14 to 34

Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1

The 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