New England Patriots at Oakland Raiders 21 to 14
Sunday, September 24, 1978, Week 4The 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