Carolina Panthers at San Diego Chargers 26 to 24
Sunday, September 7, 2008, Week 1The Carolina Panthers played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, September 7, 2008, Week 1 of the 2008 season. The Panthers won by a score of 26-24.
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 246 | 142 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Fox Assistant Head Coach: Jim Skipper Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Davidson Defensive Coordinator: Mike Trgovac Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Crossman Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Mike McCoy Quarterbacks Coach: Mike McCoy Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Dave Magazu Running Backs Coach: Jim Skipper Tight Ends Coach: Geep Chryst Offensive Quality Control Coach: Geep Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Sal Sunseri Linebackers Coach: Ken Flajole Safeties Coach: Mike Gillhamer Defensive Backs Coach: Tim Lewis Defensive Quality Control Coach: Sam Mills III Special Teams Assistant Coach: Matt House Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt House General Manager: Marty Hurney Director of Football Operations: Brandon Beane
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 | 211 | 105 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Coordinator: Clarence Shelmon Defensive Coordinator: Ted Cottrell Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Hal Hunter, Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Clancy Barone Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Gera Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Outside Linebackers Coach: John Pagano Inside Linebackers Coach: Ron Rivera Secondary Coach: Bill Bradley Assistant Secondary Coach: Kevin Ross Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Quality Control Coach: Kevin Ross Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Hurd Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Vernon Stephens General Manager: A.J. Smith Director of Player Personnel: Jimmy Raye III Assistant Director of College Scouting: Mike Biehl