New York Jets at New England Patriots 3 to 56
Sunday, September 9, 1979, Week 2The 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