New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 28 to 24
Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1The New York Jets played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1 of the 1986 season. The Jets won by a score of 28-24.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 287 | 103 | 0 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Walton Offensive Coordinator: Rich Kotite Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Bobby Hammond Linebackers Coach: Jim Vechiarella, Mike Faulkiner Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 289 | 79 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hank Bullough Interim Head Coach: Marv Levy Offensive Coordinator: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Herb Paterra Wide Receivers Coach: Joe Daniels Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Running Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Tight Ends Coach: Joe Faragalli Defensive Line Coach: Ted Cottrell Outside Linebackers Coach: Ardell Wiegandt Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Moseley Special Teams Coach: Elijah Pitts Line Coach: Dick Comar Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Rusty Jones