San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns 7 to 24

Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1

The San Francisco 49ers played the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland on Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Browns won by a score of 24-7.


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
295 164 131 6 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Coordinator: Fred O'Connor Defensive Coordinator: Dan Radakovich Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: Mike White Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Dan Radakovich Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese Administrative Assistant: Mike White


Cleveland Browns offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
393 180 213 3 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner, Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dick MacPherson Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Assistant Coach: Buck Buchanan Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy