Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos 0 to 10
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The Cincinnati Bengals played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Broncos won by a score of 10-0.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 137 | 95 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Tight Ends Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 200 | 199 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Red Miller Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Offensive Backs Coach: Paul Roach Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backs Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden General Manager: Fred Gehrke