New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 26 to 22
Sunday, October 24, 1976, Week 7The New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, October 24, 1976, Week 7 of the 1976 season. The Patriots won by a score of 26-22.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 93 | 184 | 4 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Ray Perkins Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Outside Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 100 | 209 | 5 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Richie McCabe Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo, Marvin Crosby Bass Running Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Linebackers Coach: John Ray Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh, Errol Prisby Director of Pro Scouting: Marvin Crosby Bass