New England Patriots at New York Jets 27 to 24
Sunday, September 10, 1989, Week 1The New England Patriots played the New York Jets in East Rutherford on Sunday, September 10, 1989, Week 1 of the 1989 season. The Patriots won by a score of 27-24.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 427 | 273 | 154 | 3 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Wood, Harold Jackson Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Guy Morriss Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Blackmon, Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Keith Rowen Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 255 | 49 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Coordinator: Rich Kotite Defensive Coordinator: Ralph Hawkins Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Bobby Hammond Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Charles Coe