Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants 16 to 14

Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons played the New York Giants in East Rutherford on Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1 of the 1982 season. The Falcons won by a score of 16-14.


Atlanta Falcons offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
272 154 118 3 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley


New York Giants offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
378 302 76 4 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Coordinator: Ron Erhardt Defensive Coordinator: Bill Parcells Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Lord Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Linebackers Coach: Bill Parcells Defensive Backfield Coach: Fred Glick Assistant Linebackers Coach: Bill Belichick Defensive Assistant Coach: Romeo Crennel Special Teams Coach: Bill Belichick Special Teams Assistant Coach: Romeo Crennel Consultant: Jim Lee Howell Director of Pro Personnel: Ernie Adams Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh Special Scout: Jim Lee Howell