Washington Redskins at St. Louis Cardinals 24 to 17
Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1The Washington Redskins played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1 of the 1971 season. The Redskins won by a score of 24-17.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 65 | 148 | 1 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Allen Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Torgy Torgeson Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Assistant Coach: Mike McCormack Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255 | 138 | 117 | 7 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bob Hollway Offensive Coordinator: Lew Carpenter Defensive Coordinator: Dick Voris Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backs Coach: Leeman Bennett Defensive Line Coach: Bob Leach Linebackers Coach: Dick Voris Defensive Backs Coach: Chuck Drulis Special Teams Coach: Tony Versaci Special Assignments: Tony Versaci