New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams 24 to 38
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The New Orleans Saints played the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Rams won by a score of 38-24.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 159 | 82 | 5 | 13 |
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
St. Louis Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | 214 | 189 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Assistant Head Coach: Mike White Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Running Backs Coach: Wilbert Montgomery H-Backs Coach: John Ramsdell Assistant Offensive Line Coach: George Warhop Offensive Assistant Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston Linebackers Coach: John Stephen Bunting Cornerbacks Coach: Steve Brown Defensive Backs Coach: Peter Giunta Defensive Assistant Coach: Ken Clarke, Nick Aliotti Coaching Assistant: Sam Clark Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Chris Clausen, Kerry Goode Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen Vice President of Football Operations: Lynn Stiles Director of Scouting Administration: Debbie Pollom College Scout: Howard Tippett Scouting Assistant: John Mancini