Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 25 to 22
Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1The Cleveland Browns played the New York Jets in New York City on Sunday, September 2, 1979, Week 1 of the 1979 season. The Browns won by a score of 25-22.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 423 | 292 | 131 | 4 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Director of Pro Personnel: Allan Webb Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 161 | 229 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Walt Michaels Quarterbacks Coach: John, Sr. Idzik Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Ledbetter Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering, Joe Gardi