San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 to 13
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The San Francisco 49ers played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Buccaneers won by a score of 13-6.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 91 | 100 | 1 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Assistant Head Coach: Bill McPherson Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mornhinweg Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Marty Mornhinweg Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Pat Morris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Offensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Knapp Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Secondary Coach: Michael Barnes Defensive Backs Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jaime Hill Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Strength Development: Michael Barnes Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway Assistant Equipment Manager: Kevin Lartigue
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | 156 | 115 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tony Dungy Assistant Head Coach: Herman Edwards Offensive Coordinator: Mike Shula Defensive Coordinator: Monte Kiffin Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Williams Offensive Line Coach: Chris Foerster Running Backs Coach: Tony Nathan Tight Ends Coach: Clyde Christensen Offensive Assistant Coach: Ricky Thomas Defensive Line Coach: Rod Marinelli Linebackers Coach: Lovie Smith Defensive Backs Coach: Herman Edwards Defensive Assistant Coach: Kevin O'Dea Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mark Asanovich Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Aaron Komarek General Manager: Rich McKay Strength and Conditioning Intern: Jeff Fish