Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 17 to 31
Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1 of the 1988 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-17.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 187 | 172 | 4 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Fred Bruney Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Foge Fazio Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Linebackers Coach: Chuck Clausen Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Foge Fazio Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock, Scott Campbell
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 88 | 142 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Assistant Coach: Mouse Davis Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Outside Linebackers Coach: Willie Shaw Inside Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Secondary Coach: Wayne Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Summer Internship: Mose Rison