New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons 15 to 16
Sunday, October 15, 1989, Week 6The New England Patriots played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, October 15, 1989, Week 6 of the 1989 season. The Falcons won by a score of 16-15.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 148 | 93 | 4 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Wood, Harold Jackson Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Guy Morriss Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Blackmon, Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Keith Rowen Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 240 | 72 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Interim Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach: Fred Bruney Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Foge Fazio Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Linebackers Coach: Chuck Clausen Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Foge Fazio Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock, Scott Campbell Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: James Daniel