New York Giants at Detroit Lions 16 to 30
Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1The New York Giants played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 17, 1972, Week 1 of the 1972 season. The Lions won by a score of 30-16.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 133 | 112 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Alex Webster Quarterbacks Coach: Joe Walton Wide Receivers Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Line Coach: Ray Wietecha Defensive Line Coach: Jim Katcavage Linebackers Coach: Matt Hazeltine Defensive Backs Coach: Emlen Tunnell Assistant Coach: Jim Garrett Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 200 | 192 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Backfield Coach: Leeman Bennett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Voris Special Teams Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin Kickers Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb