Baltimore Colts at New England Patriots 27 to 13
Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1The Baltimore Colts played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 12, 1976, Week 1 of the 1976 season. The Colts won by a score of 27-13.
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272 | 150 | 122 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 168 | 149 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Outside Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams