Houston Oilers at New England Patriots 7 to 0
Sunday, September 21, 1975, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 21, 1975, Week 1 of the 1975 season. The Oilers won by a score of 7-0.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 169 | 53 | 116 | 2 | 7 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bum Phillips Offensive Coordinator: King Hill Defensive Coordinator: Ed Biles Quarterbacks Coach: King Hill Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian Offensive Backs Coach: Andy Bourgeois Defensive Line Coach: George Rice Linebackers Coach: Larry Peccatiello Defensive Backs Coach: Richie Petitbon Special Teams Coach: Joe Wooley
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 100 | 179 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Outside Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Jim Valek Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams