New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 20 to 23
Sunday, October 23, 1988, Week 8The New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, October 23, 1988, Week 8 of the 1988 season. The Bills won by a score of 23-20. The Bills swept the Patriots for the 1988 season.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 47 | 176 | 0 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Quarterbacks Coach: Les Steckel, John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel, Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Guy Morriss Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Staff Assistant: Don Blackmon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 149 | 190 | 4 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marv Levy Offensive Coordinator: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Walt Corey Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Marchibroda Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Tollner Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Running Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Ted Cottrell Linebackers Coach: Walt Corey Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Defensive Assistant Coach: Chuck Lester Special Teams Coach: Bruce DeHaven Assistant Coach: Chuck Dickerson Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Rusty Jones