New England Patriots at Baltimore Colts 26 to 31
Sunday, October 28, 1979, Week 9The New England Patriots played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, October 28, 1979, Week 9 of the 1979 season. The Colts won by a score of 31-26.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 298 | 110 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 256 | 140 | 4 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Quality Control Coach: Joe Vitt Strength Coach: Joe Vitt