Denver Broncos at Atlanta Falcons 29 to 21
Sunday, September 28, 1997, Week 5The Denver Broncos played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 28, 1997, Week 5 of the 1997 season. The Broncos won by a score of 29-21.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 228 | 101 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Kubiak Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Heimerdinger Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant Coach: Dwain Painter, Ricky Porter Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Pass Rush Specialist: John Teerlinck Defensive Assistant Coach: Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Rick Dennison Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 196 | 112 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Rich Brooks, Harold Richardson 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 Assistant Coach: Pete Mangurian 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Pro Scout: Les Snead Football Operations: Harold Richardson