Jacksonville Jaguars at Chicago Bears 24 to 23
Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1The Jacksonville Jaguars played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Jaguars won by a score of 24-23.
Jacksonville Jaguars offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 207 | 160 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Coughlin Offensive Coordinator: Chris Palmer Defensive Coordinator: Dick Jauron Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Pasquale Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Offensive Line Coach: Mike Maser Running Backs Coach: Jerald Ingram Tight Ends Coach: Fred Hoaglin Offensive Quality Control Coach: John McNulty Defensive Line Coach: John Pease Linebackers Coach: Steve Szabo Outside Linebackers Coach: Lucious Selmon Defensive Backs Coach: Perry Fewell Assistant Special Teams Coach: Joe Baker Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Palmieri Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Finnegan BLESTO Scout: John Wojciechowski Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Robert Talley
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 189 | 132 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt Assistant Head Coach: Tony Wise Offensive Coordinator: Matt Cavanaugh Defensive Coordinator: Bob Slowik Wide Receivers Coach: Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Tony Wise Running Backs Coach: Joe Brodsky Tight Ends Coach: Tom Rossley Offensive Quality Control Coach: Eric Studesville Defensive Line Coach: Clarence Brooks Linebackers Coach: Carlos Mainord Defensive Backfield Coach: Greg Schiano Defensive Quality Control Coach: Ron Rivera Special Teams Coach: Keith Armstrong Kicking Coach: Randy Brown Strength Coach: Russ Riederer Director of Pro Personnel: Rick Spielman Assistant Trainer: Eric Sugarman Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Tim Walton, Randy Brown