San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns 7 to 24
Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1The 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