Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 24 to 38

Monday, September 1, 1997, Week 1

The Chicago Bears played the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Monday, September 1, 1997, Week 1 of the 1997 season. The Packers won by a score of 38-24.


Chicago Bears offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
336 172 164 3 19

Coaches

Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt Offensive Coordinator: Matt Cavanaugh Defensive Coordinator: Bob Slowik Wide Receivers Coach: Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Tony Wise Running Backs Coach: Willie Peete Tight Ends Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Quality Control Coach: Eric Studesville Defensive Line Coach: Clarence Brooks Defensive Backs Coach: Carlos Mainord Defensive Assistant Coach: Greg Schiano Defensive Quality Control Coach: Ron Rivera Special Teams Coach: Keith Armstrong Volunteer Coach: Tom Rossley Strength Coach: Russ Riederer Director of Pro Personnel: Rick Spielman Player Personnel: Tom Rossley Assistant Trainer: Eric Sugarman


Green Bay Packers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
315 208 107 2 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Mike Holmgren Offensive Coordinator: Sherman Lewis Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Andy Reid Wide Receivers Coach: Gil Haskell Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat Running Backs Coach: Harry Sydney Tight Ends Coach: Mike Sherman Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Sherman Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Linebackers Coach: Jim Lind Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Valesente Defensive Assistant Coach: Johnny Holland Special Teams Coach: Nolan Cromwell Quality Control Coach: Johnny Holland Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Barry Rubin General Manager: Ron Wolf College Scouting Coordinator: Danny Mock Football Operations: Bill Nayes Administrative Assistant: Bill Nayes