Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers 3 to 35
Sunday, September 17, 1961, Week 1The 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