New York Jets at New England Patriots 3 to 28
Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1The New York Jets played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 4, 1988, Week 1 of the 1988 season. The Patriots won by a score of 28-3.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 179 | 92 | 87 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Coordinator: Rich Kotite Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Bobby Hammond Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 | 249 | 94 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Quarterbacks Coach: Les Steckel, John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel, Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Guy Morriss Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Staff Assistant: Don Blackmon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons