Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 17 to 21

Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1

The Kansas City Chiefs played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1 of the 1977 season. The Patriots won by a score of 21-17.


Kansas City Chiefs offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
335 155 180 2 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Paul Wiggin Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Assistant Coach: Jack Christiansen Defensive Line Coach: Tom Pratt Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bettis Special Teams Coach: Steve Ortmayer


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
381 140 241 4 19

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