New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks 41 to 3
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The New York Jets played the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Jets won by a score of 41-3.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 434 | 270 | 164 | 0 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Parcells Assistant Head Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Coordinator: Charlie Weis Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Maurice Carthon Tight Ends Coach: Pat Hodgson Assistant Offensive Quality Control Coach: Todd Haley Defensive Line Coach: Romeo Crennel Linebackers Coach: Al Groh Defensive Backs Coach: Bill Belichick Defensive Assistant Coach: Eric Mangini Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Quality Control Coach: Eric Mangini Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Lott General Manager: Bill Parcells Director of Player Contracts: Mike Tannenbaum Southeast Region Scout: Lionel Vital Personnel Department: Ron Brockington
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | 163 | 84 | 2 | 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, Gregg Smith Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Keith Gilbertson Offensive Assistant Coach: Jim Zorn Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willy Robinson, David Steven Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Ned James Special Teams Coach: Dave Arnold Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dana LeDuc Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Darren Krein