New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders 21 to 14

Sunday, September 24, 1978, Week 4

The New England Patriots played the Oakland Raiders in Oakland on Sunday, September 24, 1978, Week 4 of the 1978 season. The Patriots won by a score of 21-14.


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
404 197 207 4 22

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


Oakland Raiders offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
236 153 83 3 14

Coaches

Head Coach: John Madden Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Flores, Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Special Teams Coach: Jim Sweeney, Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer