Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 16 to 9
Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1The Green Bay Packers played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Packers won by a score of 16-9.
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 153 | 193 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bart Starr Defensive Coordinator: John Meyer Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Ernie McMillan Offensive Backs Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: John Marshall Defensive Backs Coach: Ross Fichtner Special Teams Coach: Dick Rehbein Special Assistant Coach: Pete Kettela Team President: Dominic Olejniczak
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 161 | 145 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Neill Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda 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 Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann General Manager: Jim Finks