Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears 12 to 30
Sunday, September 11, 2011, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 11, 2011, Week 1 of the 2011 season. The Bears won by a score of 30-12.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | 276 | 110 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Smith Offensive Coordinator: Mike Mularkey Defensive Coordinator: Brian VanGorder Special Teams Coordinator: Keith Armstrong Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Terry Robiskie Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Gerald Brown Tight Ends Coach: Chris Scelfo Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Paul Dunn Offensive Assistant Coach: Glenn Thomas Assistant to Offense: Andrew Weidinger Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Linebackers Coach: Glenn Pires Defensive Backs Coach: Alvin Reynolds Secondary Coach: Tim Lewis Defensive Assistant Coach: Mark Collins Assistant Special Teams Coach: Eric Sutulovich Director of Special Projects: Karl Pierburg Assistant to the Head Coach: Andrew Weidinger Director of Athletic Performance: Jeff Fish Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: A.J. Neibel, Jonas Beauchemin Owner: Arthur Blank President: Rich McKay Chief Executive Officer: Rich McKay General Manager: Thomas Dimitroff Director of College Scouting: David Caldwell Director of Football Administration: Nick Polk Director of Player Personnel: Les Snead Coordinator of Pro Scouting: Dejuan Polk Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Lionel Vital Pro Scout: Ran Carthon Area Scout: Bob Harrison, Taylor Morton, Bob Kronenberg, Shepley Heard, Roberson Payne, Steve Sabo Eastern Regional Scout: Marvin Allen Western Regional Scout: Mark Olson Scouting Assistant: Anthony Robinson Player Personnel Assistant: Chase Falivene Salary Cap Assistant: Chase Falivene Director of Football Systems: Karl Pierburg Executive Assistant to the Head Coach: Brenda Johnston Administrative Assistant: Kim Leone Executive Assistant to the Coaching Staff: Billie Jo Reynolds Head Athletic Trainer: Marty Lauzon Assistant Athletic Trainer: Danny Long
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 289 | 88 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lovie Smith Assistant Head Coach: Rod Marinelli Offensive Coordinator: Mike Martz Defensive Coordinator: Rod Marinelli Quarterbacks Coach: Shane Day Wide Receivers Coach: Darryl Drake Offensive Line Coach: Mike Tice Running Backs Coach: Tim Spencer Tight Ends Coach: Mike DeBord Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Andrew Hayes-Stoker Offensive Quality Control Coach: Andrew Hayes-Stoker Defensive Line Coach: Mike Phair Linebackers Coach: Bob Babich Safeties Coach: Gill Byrd Defensive Backs Coach: Jon Hoke Defensive Quality Control Coach: Mikal Smith Special Teams Coach: Dave Toub Assistant Special Teams Coach: Kevin O'Dea Director of Physical Development: Rusty Jones Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jim Arthur Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Phil Brauch General Manager: Jerry Angelo Scout: Dennard Wilson Southwest Area Scout: Chris Ballard Pro Personnel Assistant: Zac Canty