Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 10 to 17
Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1 of the 1982 season. The Lions won by a score of 17-10.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 104 | 50 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Offensive Consultant: Jim Dooley Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Defensive Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann, Steve Kazor General Manager: Jim Finks
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | 145 | 67 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Marchibroda Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel