New England Patriots at New York Jets 26 to 27
Sunday, December 9, 1979, Week 15The New England Patriots played the New York Jets in New York City on Sunday, December 9, 1979, Week 15 of the 1979 season. The Jets won by a score of 27-26. The Jets and the Patriots split the season series for the 1979 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Jets finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1979 season.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 213 | 107 | 1 | 19 |
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
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 127 | 154 | 0 | 20 |
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