Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 23 to 27
Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1The Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in Champaign on Sunday, September 8, 2002, Week 1 of the 2002 season. The Bears won by a score of 27-23.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 228 | 140 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Tice Assistant Head Coach: George O'Leary Offensive Coordinator: Scott Linehan Defensive Coordinator: Willie Shaw Quarterbacks Coach: Scott Linehan Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Baggett Offensive Line Coach: Steve Loney Running Backs Coach: Dean Dalton Tight Ends Coach: John Tice Assistant Offensive Line Coach: John Tice Offensive Quality Control Coach: Jim Panagos Defensive Line Coach: George O'Leary Linebackers Coach: Brian Baker Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Knox Jr. Defensive Assistant Coach: Pete Bercich Special Teams Coach: Jay Hayes Coaching Assistant: Todd Downing Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Daryl Lawrence Football Systems Analyst: Sid Pillai Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 288 | 80 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Jauron Offensive Coordinator: John Shoop Defensive Coordinator: Greg Blache Wide Receivers Coach: Todd Haley Offensive Line Coach: Bob Wylie Running Backs Coach: Earle Mosley Tight Ends Coach: Pat Flaherty Offensive Assistant Coach: Pete Carmichael Offensive Quality Control Coach: Charlie Coiner Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Bullough, Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Gary Moeller Defensive Backs Coach: Vance Bedford Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Steve Little Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Assistant Special Teams Coach: Chuck Bullough Strength Coach: Russ Riederer General Manager: Jerry Angelo Assistant Physical Development Coordinator: Steve Little Southwest Area Scout: Chris Ballard