San Diego Chargers at New England Patriots 21 to 27
Sunday, September 23, 1979, Week 4The San Diego Chargers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 23, 1979, Week 4 of the 1979 season. The Patriots won by a score of 27-21.
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | 193 | 39 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Coryell Assistant Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Joe Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Jackie Simpson Wide Receivers Coach: Ernie Zampese, Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 140 | 151 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek