Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 28 to 31
Sunday, September 4, 1994, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 4, 1994, Week 1 of the 1994 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-28.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 271 | 118 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: June Jones Assistant Head Coach: Frank Gansz, Milt Jackson Defensive Coordinator: Jim Bates Quarterbacks Coach: Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bob Palcic Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering Safeties Coach: Keith Armstrong Defensive Backs Coach: Greg Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Tim Marcum Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 203 | 149 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Defensive Coordinator: Herb Paterra Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Moore Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Sanders Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Tight Ends Coach: Dave Jaumotte Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett Outside Linebackers Coach: Don Clemons Defensive Backs Coach: John Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Bert Hill Special Teams Coach: Steve Kazor Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert College Scout: Thomas Dimitroff, Rick Spielman