Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 14 to 30

Sunday, September 19, 1976, Week 2

The Miami Dolphins played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 19, 1976, Week 2 of the 1976 season. The Patriots won by a score of 30-14.


Miami Dolphins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
254 146 108 4 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Don Shula Passing Defense Coordinator: Don Doll Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Don Doll Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
430 152 278 2 23

Coaches

Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Outside Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams