Miami Dolphins at Boston Patriots 14 to 27
Sunday, September 20, 1970, Week 1The Miami Dolphins played the Boston Patriots in Boston on Sunday, September 20, 1970, Week 1 of the 1970 season. The Patriots won by a score of 27-14.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 119 | 95 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Bill Arnsparger Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger
Boston Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 117 | 184 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Clive Rush Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Stoltz Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Offensive Backfield Coach: John Mazur Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bill Elias General Manager: George Sauer