Seattle Seahawks at San Diego Chargers 7 to 29
Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1The Seattle Seahawks played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1 of the 1996 season. The Chargers won by a score of 29-7.
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 251 | 106 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Erickson Assistant Head Coach: Gregg Smith Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Greg McMackin Quarterbacks Coach: Rich Olson Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Bratkowski Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Gregg Smith Offensive Assistant Coach: Ned James Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willy Robinson, David Steven Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Keith Gilbertson Special Teams Coach: Dave Arnold Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dana LeDuc Minority Coaching Intern: Kelly Skipper
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 191 | 186 | 0 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Ralph Friedgen Defensive Coordinator: Dave Adolph Quarterbacks Coach: Dwain Painter Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Frank Falks H-Backs Coach: Frank Falks Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker, Dennis Murphy Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Secondary Coach: Greg Brown Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Hastings Coordinator of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney General Manager: Bobby Beathard Scout: Jimmy Raye III Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna