Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 31 to 13
Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1The Buffalo Bills played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 16, 1973, Week 1 of the 1973 season. The Bills won by a score of 31-13. The Bills ran for the most rushing yards in a game during the 1973 season with 360 yards.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 459 | 99 | 360 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Wide Receivers Coach: Robert Shaw Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Defensive Backs Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh Assistant Coach: John Ray
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 190 | 107 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backs Coach: Sam Rutigliano Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backfield Coach: Larry Weaver Special Teams Coach: Jim Valek