Washington Redskins at Carolina Panthers 24 to 10
Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1The Washington Redskins played the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday, August 31, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Redskins won by a score of 24-10.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 125 | 198 | 0 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norv Turner Defensive Coordinator: Mike Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Martz Wide Receivers Coach: Terry Robiskie Offensive Line Coach: Russ Grimm Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Offensive Assistant Coach: Ed Sidwell Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Dale Lindsey Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Hayes Special Teams Coach: Pete Rodriguez Conditioning Director: Jason Arapoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Malcolm Blacken Strength Coach: Dan Riley General Manager: Charley Casserly Scouting Intern: Ray Wright
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 104 | 158 | 4 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Joe Pendry Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Quarterbacks Coach: John Shoop Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Don Breaux Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Blair Bush Defensive Line Coach: Ted Gill Linebackers Coach: Kevin Steele Outside Linebackers Coach: Bill Davis Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Defensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Roman Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chip Morton Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Roman General Manager: Bill Polian Area Scout: Tom Telesco Part-Time College Scout: Tom Gamble Scouting Intern: Richard Howell Summer Intern: John DeFilippo