New York Giants at Green Bay Packers 42 to 40
Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1The New York Giants played the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, September 19, 1971, Week 1 of the 1971 season. The Giants won by a score of 42-40.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 221 | 102 | 1 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Alex Webster Defensive Coordinator: Norb Hecker Quarterbacks Coach: Joe Walton Wide Receivers Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Line Coach: Pop Ivy Defensive Line Coach: Jim Katcavage Linebackers Coach: Matt Hazeltine Defensive Backs Coach: Emlen Tunnell Backfield Coach: Jim Garrett Assistant Coach: Jim Garrett Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 224 | 124 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Devine Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Line Coach: Dave Hanner Linebackers Coach: Burt Gustafson Defensive Backs Coach: Don Doll Team President: Dominic Olejniczak