Chicago Bears at New England Patriots 3 to 31
Sunday, September 21, 1997, Week 4The Chicago Bears played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 21, 1997, Week 4 of the 1997 season. The Patriots won by a score of 31-3.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | 120 | 79 | 3 | 9 |
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
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402 | 315 | 87 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Pete Carroll Assistant Head Coach: Carl Smith Offensive Coordinator: Larry Kennan Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Carl Smith Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton, Andre Patterson Linebackers Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Lynn Defensive Assistant Coach: Andre Patterson Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier