Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers 19 to 14
Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Falcons won by a score of 19-14.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 230 | 93 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Rich Brooks Offensive Coordinator: George Sefcik Defensive Coordinator: Rich Brooks Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Burns Wide Receivers Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Line Coach: Art Shell Running Backs Coach: George Sefcik Tight Ends Coach: James Daniel Offensive Quality Control Coach: Ed West Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Don Blackmon Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Defensive Quality Control Coach: Brian Xanders Special Teams Coach: Joe DeCamillis Assistant to the Head Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen General Manager: Harold Richardson Pro Personnel: Marvin Crosby Bass Pro Scout: Les Snead Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Ron Prince, Joker Phillips
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 263 | 54 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Gil Haskell Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Quarterbacks Coach: John Shoop Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Don Breaux Offensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Roman Defensive Line Coach: Ted Gill Linebackers Coach: Kevin Steele Outside Linebackers Coach: Bill Davis Defensive Backs Coach: Brett Maxie, Steve Shafer Defensive Assistant Coach: Sam Mills Defensive Quality Control Coach: Brett Maxie Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Roman Director of Coaching Operations: Marty Hurney Scout: Jason Licht Personnel Assistant: Brandon Beane