Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins 24 to 34
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The Philadelphia Eagles played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Redskins won by a score of 34-24.
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 239 | 112 | 4 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Ryan Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Ted Plumb Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: Doug Scovil Offensive Line Coach: Dan Neal, Bill Henry Walsh Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Linebackers Coach: Wade Phillips Defensive Backs Coach: Jeff Fisher Special Teams Coach: Dan Neal Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ronnie Joe Jones
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 374 | 264 | 110 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Dan Henning Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning, Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Secondary Coach: Emmitt Thomas Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Strength Coach: Dan Riley Strength Assistant Coach: Joe Diange Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman