Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 19 to 38
Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on Sunday, September 6, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Packers won by a score of 38-19.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 236 | 85 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bobby Ross Offensive Coordinator: Sylvester Croom Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Special Adviser to the Team: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Zorn Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Sullivan Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Frank Falks Tight Ends Coach: Bob Palcic Offensive Assistant Coach: Stan Kwan Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker Linebackers Coach: Gary Moeller Defensive Secondary Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Defensive Quality Control Coach: Dennis Murphy Special Teams Coach: Chuck Priefer Assistant Special Teams Coach: Stan Kwan Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert Administrative Assistant: John Misciagna, Barbara Mouthaan, Beth Gay
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 267 | 75 | 0 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Holmgren Offensive Coordinator: Sherman Lewis Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Andy Reid Wide Receivers Coach: Nolan Cromwell Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat Running Backs Coach: Harry Sydney Tight Ends Coach: Mike Sherman Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Mike Sherman Offensive Assistant Coach: Gary Reynolds Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Linebackers Coach: Jim Lind Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Valesente Defensive Assistant Coach: Ken Flajole Special Teams Coach: Johnny Holland Quality Control Coach: Ken Flajole, Gary Reynolds Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kent Johnston Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Barry Rubin General Manager: Ron Wolf College Scouting Coordinator: Danny Mock Football Operations: Bill Nayes Administrative Assistant: Bill Nayes Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Kevin Ramsey