Seattle Seahawks at Cincinnati Bengals 21 to 27
Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1The Seattle Seahawks played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Bengals won by a score of 27-21.
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 230 | 60 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Patera Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Rhome Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Rhome Offensive Line Coach: Howard Mudd Running Backs Coach: Andy MacDonald Defensive Line Coach: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Linebackers Coach: Jackie Simpson Defensive Backfield Coach: Jack Christiansen Special Teams Coach: Rusty Tillman
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | 165 | 210 | 4 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood