New England Patriots at Washington Redskins 22 to 24
Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8The New England Patriots played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8 of the 1981 season. The Redskins won by a score of 24-22.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 283 | 126 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier, Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rick Lantz Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 145 | 85 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: Richie Petitbon Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman