Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots 17 to 21
Sunday, September 18, 1977, Week 1The 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