New England Patriots at Baltimore Colts 24 to 30
Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14The New England Patriots played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, December 18, 1977, Week 14 of the 1977 season. The Colts won by a score of 30-24. The Colts and the Patriots split the season series for the 1977 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Colts finished the season 6-1-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 3-4-0 on the road for the 1977 season.
The Colts finished the season with a record of 10-4-0, while the Patriots finished the season at 9-5-0.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 104 | 166 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Walker Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 483 | 311 | 172 | 0 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat