Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals 7 to 17
Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1The Denver Broncos played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Bengals won by a score of 17-7.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 46 | 115 | 2 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Ralston Offensive Coordinator: Max Coley Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: Charley Lane Johnson Wide Receivers Coach: Kay Dalton Offensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Offensive Backfield Coach: Max Coley Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold Special Teams Coach: John Ralston General Manager: John Ralston
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 | 135 | 118 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Boyd Dowler Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Offensive Backs Coach: Jack Donaldson Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood