New England Patriots at Los Angeles Raiders 27 to 20
Sunday, January 5, 1986, Divisional RoundThe Raiders began their playoff run at home against the New England Patriots on Sunday, January 5, 1986. The Patriots began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the New York Jets. The Patriots continued their playoff run with a victory, 27-20, against the Raiders. The Raiders finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 98 | 156 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust 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 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dean Brittenham Pro Scout: John Brunner
Los Angeles Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287 | 124 | 163 | 6 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Flores Quarterbacks Coach: Larry Kennan Offensive Line Coach: Art Shell, Sam Boghosian Running Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Tight Ends Coach: Bob Mischak Assistant Running Backs Coach: Terry Robiskie Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backfield Coach: Chet Franklin, Willie Brown Special Teams Coach: Steve Ortmayer Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer Pro Scout: Joe Madro