Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens 28 to 27
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The Jacksonville Jaguars played the Baltimore Ravens in Champaign on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Jaguars won by a score of 28-27.
Jacksonville Jaguars offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 | 303 | 108 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Coughlin Offensive Coordinator: Chris Palmer Defensive Coordinator: Dick Jauron Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Pasquale Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Offensive Line Coach: Mike Maser Running Backs Coach: Jerald Ingram Tight Ends Coach: Fred Hoaglin Defensive Line Coach: John Pease Linebackers Coach: Steve Szabo Outside Linebackers Coach: Lucious Selmon Defensive Backs Coach: Randy Edsall Secondary Coach: Randy Edsall Assistant Special Teams Coach: Joe Baker Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Palmieri, Jeff Hurd Pro Scout: Les Snead
Baltimore Ravens offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 301 | 72 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ted Marchibroda Assistant Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz Defensive Coordinator: Marvin Lewis Quarterbacks Coach: Don Strock Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Mann Offensive Line Coach: Kirk Ferentz Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Tight Ends Coach: Ken Whisenhunt Offensive Assistant Coach: John Settle Offensive Quality Control Coach: Lester Erb Defensive Line Coach: Jacob Burney Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Secondary Coach: Alvin Reynolds Defensive Assistant Coach: Jim Schwartz Special Teams Coach: Scott O'Brien Quality Control Coach: Jim Schwartz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Ricci General Manager: Ozzie Newsome Scout: Terry McDonough Pro Scout: Tom Gamble Player Personnel Assistant: Eric DeCosta Head Athletic Trainer: Bill Tessendorf