Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers 3 to 35

Sunday, September 17, 1961, Week 1

The Washington Redskins played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, September 17, 1961, Week 1 of the 1961 season. The 49ers won by a score of 35-3.


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
135 98 37 3 9

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill McPeak Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Defensive Backfield Coach: Torgy Torgeson Backfield Coach: Ted Marchibroda Assistant Coach: C.A. Temerario


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
399 287 112 3 23

Coaches

Head Coach: Red Hickey Chief of Offense: Bill Johnson Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Duncan Defensive Backfield Coach: Jack Christiansen Assistant Coach: Billy Wilson