San Diego Chargers at New Orleans Saints 20 to 6
Sunday, September 7, 1997, Week 2The San Diego Chargers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, September 7, 1997, Week 2 of the 1997 season. The Chargers won by a score of 20-6.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 171 | 59 | 2 | 11 |
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 Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 178 | 65 | 6 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Assistant Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Danny Abramowicz Defensive Coordinator: Zaven Yaralian Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Clements Wide Receivers Coach: Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Tom Moore Tight Ends Coach: Dan Neal Offensive Assistant Coach: Judd Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength Coach: Jack Del Rio Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Bill Kuharich