Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 24 to 38
Monday, September 1, 1997, Week 1The 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