St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Chargers 24 to 28
Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2The St. Louis Cardinals played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2 of the 1987 season. The Chargers won by a score of 28-24. The Cardinals threw for the most passing yards in a game during the 1987 season with 412 yards.
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 471 | 412 | 59 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Gene Stallings Offensive Coordinator: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Mal M. Moore Offensive Line Coach: Tom Bresnahan Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Defensive Line Coach: Jim Johnson Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Mel Renfro Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Special Assistant Coach: Leon McLaughlin Quality Control Coach: Leon McLaughlin Strength and Conditioning Coach: LeBaron Caruthers Assistant Athletic Trainer: Jeff Herndon
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 152 | 130 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Coordinator: Dave Levy Defensive Coordinator: Ron Lynn Special Teams Coordinator: Wayne Sevier Quarterbacks Coach: Roger Theder Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Joiner Offensive Line Coach: Dave Levy, Ed White Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Administrative Assistant: Mike Faklis