New England Patriots at Baltimore Colts 13 to 18
Sunday, December 16, 1973, Week 14The New England Patriots played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, December 16, 1973, Week 14 of the 1973 season. The Colts won by a score of 18-13. The Colts and the Patriots split the season series for the 1973 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Colts finished the season 3-4-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 2-5-0 on the road for the 1973 season.
The Colts finished the season with a record of 4-10-0, while the Patriots finished the season at 5-9-0.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 197 | 147 | 50 | 3 | 10 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Jim Valek
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 118 | 211 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Coach: George Sefcik Linebackers Coach: Ray Callahan