Cincinnati Bengals at St. Louis Rams 16 to 26
Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1The Cincinnati Bengals played the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis on Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1 of the 1996 season. The Rams won by a score of 26-16.
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 205 | 37 | 5 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: David Shula Offensive Coordinator: Bruce Coslet Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: John Garrett Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Gary Moeller Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Joe Pascale Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Meeks Special Teams Coach: Joe Wessel Staff Assistant: Bobby DePaul Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood
St. Louis Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 139 | 70 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rich Brooks Assistant Head Coach: Johnny Roland Offensive Coordinator: Jack Reilly Defensive Coordinator: Willie Shaw Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Martz Offensive Line Coach: Steve Greatwood Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: John Ramsdell Assistant Offensive Line Coach: George Warhop Defensive Line Coach: Donald "Deek" Pollard Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Cornerbacks Coach: Steve Brown Assistant Secondary Coach: Steve Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Michael Gray Special Teams Coach: Nick Aliotti Consultant: John Fox Quality Control Coach: Michael Gray Strength and Conditioning Coach: Chris Clausen General Manager: Steve Ortmayer Personnel Consultant: Jack Faulkner Director of Scouting Administration: Debbie Pollom Scout: Jack Faulkner