Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals 21 to 24
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The Arizona Cardinals played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Bengals won by a score of 24-21.
Arizona Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 248 | 75 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Vince Tobin Offensive Coordinator: Dick Jamieson Defensive Coordinator: Dave McGinnis Wide Receivers Coach: Vic Rapp Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Geep Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Joe Greene Linebackers Coach: Glenn Pires Defensive Backs Coach: Larry Marmie Special Teams Coach: Al Everest Quality Control Coach: Geep Chryst Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Rogucki Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Martin Streight General Manager: Bob Ferguson Assistant Athletic Trainer: Jeff Herndon
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 230 | 87 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bruce Coslet Assistant Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Ken Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Dick LeBeau Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Bob Wylie Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Horton Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood