Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots 23 to 26
Sunday, October 20, 1991, Week 8The Minnesota Vikings played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, October 20, 1991, Week 8 of the 1991 season. The Patriots won by a score of 26-23.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 | 303 | 141 | 2 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Assistant Head Coach: Tom Moore Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator: Monte Kiffin Quarterbacks Coach: Marc Trestman Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backs Coach: Jerry Brown Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Administrative Assistant to Head Coach: Marc Trestman Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 302 | 97 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick MacPherson Offensive Coordinator: Dick Coury Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Wide Receivers Coach: Joel Collier, Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Running Backs Coach: Joel Collier Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones, Dave Uyrus Outside Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Inside Linebackers Coach: Norm Gerber Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Teams Assistant Coach: Dave Uyrus Pro Scouting Director: Rod Rust Scouting Assistant: Debbie Pollom