Washington Redskins at New England Patriots 16 to 14
Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1The Washington Redskins played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 3, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Redskins won by a score of 16-14.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 175 | 149 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Personnel Scout: Mike Faulkiner Administrative Assistant: Mike Faulkiner Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 326 | 165 | 161 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams