Washington Redskins at Chicago Cardinals 21 to 49
Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1The Washington Redskins played the Chicago Cardinals in Chicago on Sunday, September 27, 1959, Week 1 of the 1959 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 49-21.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 419 | 226 | 193 | 5 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Nixon Offensive Backfield Coach: Bill McPeak Defensive Backfield Coach: Torgy Torgeson Line Coach: Ernie Hefferle
Chicago Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 569 | 319 | 250 | 1 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pop Ivy Assistant Coach: Chuck Drulis, Wally Lemm, Ray Prochaska, Walt Schlinkman