New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 13 to 37
Sunday, December 9, 1973, Week 13The New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Sunday, December 9, 1973, Week 13 of the 1973 season. The Bills won by a score of 37-13. The Bills swept the Patriots for the 1973 season. With this game, the Bills finished the season 5-2-0 at home.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 292 | 98 | 4 | 20 |
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
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 31 | 293 | 0 | 13 |
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