Boston Patriots at San Diego Chargers 41 to 0
Sunday, December 17, 1961, Week 15The Boston Patriots played the San Diego Chargers in San Diego on Sunday, December 17, 1961, Week 15 of the 1961 season. The Patriots won by a score of 41-0. The Chargers and the Patriots split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Chargers finished the season 6-1-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 5-2-0 on the road for the 1961 season.
The Chargers finished the season with a record of 12-2-0, the best record in the league for the 1961 season. The Patriots finished the regular season with a record of 9-4-1.
Boston Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 156 | 139 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Mike Holovak Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backfield Coach: Mike Holovak Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Joe Collier
San Diego Chargers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 190 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Al Davis Offensive Line Coach: Joe Madro Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner