Seattle Seahawks at Cincinnati Bengals 21 to 27

Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1

The 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