New York Yankees at Buffalo Bills 24 to 28
Sunday, August 31, 1947, Week 1The New York Yankees played the Buffalo Bills in an unknown city on Sunday, August 31, 1947, Week 1 of the 1947 season. The Bills won by a score of 28-24.
New York Yankees offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 229 | 170 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Flaherty Line Coach: Jim Barber Backfield Coach: Norman "Red" Strader
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 121 | 137 | 1 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Red Dawson Line Coach: Clem Crowe, John Andrew Scafide Ends Coach: Bill Conkright Backfield Coach: Chuck Jaskwhich Assistant Coach: Clem Crowe Chief Scout: John Andrew Scafide