Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears 7 to 34
Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1The Miami Dolphins played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1 of the 1988 season. The Bears won by a score of 34-7.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 118 | 45 | 2 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach: David Shula Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: David Shula Quarterbacks Coach: David Shula Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Tight Ends Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Linebackers Coach: Chuck Studley Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Olivadotti Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Junior Wade College Scout: Kevin Colbert
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 165 | 262 | 0 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Vince Tobin Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Greg Landry Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel, John Levra Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Linebackers Coach: Dave McGinnis Defensive Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Special Teams Coach: Steve Kazor Research and Quality Control: Jim Dooley