New York Jets at Buffalo Bills 0 to 31
Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1The New York Jets played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Bills won by a score of 31-0.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | 129 | 102 | 2 | 8 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Walt Michaels Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Joe Gardi Wide Receivers Coach: Pete McCulley Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Ledbetter Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 236 | 182 | 1 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Assistant Head Coach: Tom Catlin Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Stephenson Wide Receivers Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Moore Defensive Line Coach: Jim Carmody Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Steve Moore Special Assignments: Miller McCalmon