Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 20 to 30
Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1 of the 1977 season. The Bears won by a score of 30-20.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 195 | 168 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Belichick, Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: John Payne Tight Ends Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 40 | 260 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Sid Gillman Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser General Manager: Jim Finks