Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 20 to 16

Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1

The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1 of the 2004 season. The Lions won by a score of 20-16.

Detroit Lions offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
262	185	77	1	13

Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Offensive Coordinator: Sherman Lewis Defensive Coordinator: Dick Jauron Special Teams Coordinator: Chuck Priefer Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Olson Wide Receivers Coach: Kevin Higgins Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Sean Kugler, Andy Sugarman Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Sean Kugler Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Defensive Assistant Coach: Johnny Holland, Don Clemons Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Assistant to the Head Coach: Kevin Lartigue Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jason Arapoff Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Malcolm Blacken Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Mondray Gee General Manager: Matt Millen Assistant General Manager: Martin Mayhew Scouting Assistant: Adam Gase Operations Intern: John Spytek

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
342	214	128	4	18

Head Coach: Lovie Smith Offensive Coordinator: Terry Shea Defensive Coordinator: Ron Rivera Quarterbacks Coach: Wade Wilson Wide Receivers Coach: Darryl Drake Offensive Line Coach: Pete Hoener Running Backs Coach: Tim Spencer Tight Ends Coach: Rob Boras Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Harold Goodwin Offensive Quality Control Coach: Mike Bajakian Defensive Line Coach: Karl Dunbar Linebackers Coach: Bob Babich Defensive Backs Coach: Vance Bedford Assistant Defensive Backs Coach: Torrian Gray Defensive Quality Control Coach: Lloyd Lee Special Teams Coach: Dave Toub Assistant Special Teams Coach: Charlie Coiner Strength Coach: Russ Riederer General Manager: Jerry Angelo Southwest Area Scout: Chris Ballard