New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 21 to 17

Sunday, September 2, 1984, Week 1

The New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, September 2, 1984, Week 1 of the 1984 season. The Patriots won by a score of 21-17.


New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
315 213 102 2 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Ron Meyer Offensive Coordinator: Lew Erber Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Lew Erber Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Endicott Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Cleve Bryant Linebackers Coach: Tommy Brasher, Steve Sidwell Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Walters Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: LeBaron Caruthers


Buffalo Bills offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
326 232 94 1 24

Coaches

Head Coach: Kay Stephenson Defensive Coordinator: Don Lawrence Quarterbacks Coach: John Becker Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Jim Niblack Running Backs Coach: Andy MacDonald Tight Ends Coach: Perry Moss Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Defensive Assistant Coach: Miller McCalmon Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Rusty Jones