New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 21 to 17
Sunday, September 2, 1984, Week 1The 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 Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jim Speros Strength and Conditioning Coordinator: Rusty Jones Assistant Defensive Coach: Jim Speros