Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 7 to 47
Saturday, September 14, 1968, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Saturday, September 14, 1968, Week 1 of the 1968 season. The Vikings won by a score of 47-7.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 234 | 153 | 81 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norb Hecker Interim Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Overall Defensive Coach: Hal Herring Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Phillips Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Linebackers Coach: Bill Jobko Defensive Backfield Coach: John Symank
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 218 | 186 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels General Manager: Jim Finks