New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers 38 to 21
Sunday, September 30, 1956, Week 1The New York Giants played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, September 30, 1956, Week 1 of the 1956 season. The Giants won by a score of 38-21.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 133 | 167 | 0 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Vince Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 301 | 107 | 4 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frankie Albert Chief of Offense: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Red Hickey Offensive Ends Coach: Red Hickey Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Duncan Defense: Phil Bengtson Assistant Coach: Joe Vetrano Chief Scout: Joe Vetrano