New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears 20 to 17
Sunday, October 5, 1997, Week 6The New Orleans Saints played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, October 5, 1997, Week 6 of the 1997 season. The Saints won by a score of 20-17.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 185 | 137 | 3 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Assistant Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Danny Abramowicz Defensive Coordinator: Zaven Yaralian Special Teams Coordinator: Bobby April Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Clements Wide Receivers Coach: Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Tom Moore Tight Ends Coach: Dan Neal Offensive Assistant Coach: Judd Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Walt Corey Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: John Pagano Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength Coach: Jack Del Rio Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Bill Kuharich
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 165 | 101 | 0 | 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