San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots 7 to 41
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Patriots won by a score of 41-7.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 142 | 85 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Kevin Gilbride Assistant Head Coach: Nick Nicolau Offensive Coordinator: Mike Sheppard Defensive Coordinator: Joe Pascale Wide Receivers Coach: Tyrone Dixon Offensive Line Coach: George DeLeone Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Bill Macdermott Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Defensive Backs Coach: Rod Perry Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin Lempa Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Quality Control Coach: Mike Cavanaugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney General Manager: Bobby Beathard Scout: Jimmy Raye III
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 340 | 84 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pete Carroll Assistant Head Coach: Carl Smith Offensive Coordinator: Larry Kennan Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton, Andre Patterson Linebackers Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Lynn Defensive Assistant Coach: Andre Patterson Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier