Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants 16 to 14
Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1The 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