Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos 17 to 40
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The Seattle Seahawks played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Broncos won by a score of 40-17.
Seattle Seahawks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 169 | 108 | 5 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Assistant Head Coach: Tom Catlin Offensive Coordinator: Steve Moore Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Meyer Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Moore Offensive Line Coach: Kent Stephenson Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Russ Purnell Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Rusty Tillman, Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Rusty Tillman Special Teams Assistant Coach: Russ Purnell Special Assignments: Joe Vitt President: Mike McCormack General Manager: Mike McCormack
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | 338 | 166 | 2 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Joe Collier Offensive Coordinator: Mike Shanahan Special Teams Coordinator: Mike Nolan Wide Receivers Coach: Chan Gailey Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Nick Nicolau Tight Ends Coach: Chan Gailey Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Mike Nolan, Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Defense: Joe Collier Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Rubin Carter Special Teams Coach: Mike Nolan Special Assistant Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller General Manager: John Beake