New York Giants at Chicago Bears 19 to 34
Monday, September 14, 1987, Week 1The New York Giants played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Monday, September 14, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Bears won by a score of 34-19.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 122 | 81 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Parcells Offensive Coordinator: Ron Erhardt Defensive Coordinator: Bill Belichick Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Ray Handley Tight Ends Coach: Mike Pope Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Defensive Backs Coach: Len Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Mike Sweatman Special Teams Coach: Romeo Crennel Assistant Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Scout: Richard Solomon, Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh College Scout: Terry Bradway
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 292 | 124 | 2 | 17 |
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 General Manager: Jerry Vainisi