San Diego Chargers at Houston Texans 27 to 20
Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1The San Diego Chargers played the Houston Texans in Houston on Sunday, September 12, 2004, Week 1 of the 2004 season. The Chargers won by a score of 27-20.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 202 | 122 | 0 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Assistant Head Coach: Tim Brewster Offensive Coordinator: Cam Cameron Defensive Coordinator: Wade Phillips Quarterbacks Coach: Brian Schottenheimer Wide Receivers Coach: James Lofton Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Clarence Shelmon Tight Ends Coach: Tim Brewster Assistant Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Defensive Line Coach: Wayne Nunnely Linebackers Coach: Greg Manusky Secondary Coach: Brian Stewart Assistant Secondary Coach: Albert Lewis Defensive Quality Control Coach: John Pagano Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Redding Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt Schiotz General Manager: A.J. Smith Director of College Scouting: Jimmy Raye III College Scout: Mike Biehl Coaching Administrator: John Wuehrmann Strength and Conditioning Intern: Ivan Lewis
Houston Texans offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 226 | 110 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dom Capers Offensive Coordinator: Chris Palmer Defensive Coordinator: Vic Fangio Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Roman Wide Receivers Coach: Kippy Brown Offensive Line Coach: Joe Pendry Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Tight Ends Coach: Tony Marciano Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Steve Marshall Defensive Line Coach: Todd Grantham Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Defensive Backs Coach: Jon Hoke Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Tony Oden Special Teams Coach: Joe Marciano Special Teams Assistant Coach: Eric Sutulovich Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ray Wright General Manager: Charley Casserly