San Francisco 49ers at Buffalo Bills 20 to 27
Sunday, September 24, 1972, Week 2The San Francisco 49ers played the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, September 24, 1972, Week 2 of the 1972 season. The Bills won by a score of 27-20.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 169 | 33 | 4 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Special Teams Coach: Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 56 | 177 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Wide Receivers Coach: Robert Shaw Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Jim Dooley Defensive Backs Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh