New York Giants at St. Louis Cardinals 41 to 35
Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1The New York Giants played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1 of the 1980 season. The Giants won by a score of 41-35.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 274 | 104 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Assistant Head Coach: Mike Faulkiner Defensive Coordinator: Ralph Hawkins Quarterbacks Coach: Ernie Adams Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Lord Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Defensive Backs Coach: Donald "Deek" Pollard Special Teams Coach: Bill Belichick Consultant: Jim Lee Howell Strength Coach: Jim Williams Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh Special Scout: Jim Lee Howell
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 287 | 132 | 5 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Quarterbacks Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: Harry Gilmer Offensive Line Coach: Duane Putnam Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Jamieson Defensive Line Coach: Rudy Feldman Defensive Secondary Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Chuck Banker Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Leon McLaughlin Flexibility and Strength Coach: Don Brown