New York Jets at New England Patriots 3 to 56

Sunday, September 9, 1979, Week 2

The New York Jets played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 9, 1979, Week 2 of the 1979 season. The Patriots won by a score of 56-3.


New York Jets offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
134 45 89 6 12

Coaches

Head Coach: Walt Michaels Quarterbacks Coach: John, Sr. Idzik Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Ledbetter Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering, Joe Gardi


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
597 365 232 3 30

Coaches

Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek