New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 20 to 27
Sunday, November 28, 1971, Week 11The New England Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, November 28, 1971, Week 11 of the 1971 season. The Bills won by a score of 27-20. The Bills and the Patriots split the season series for the 1971 season, each winning one game.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 105 | 189 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Mazur Wide Receivers Coach: Sam Rutigliano, Jerry Stoltz Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Offensive Backs Coach: Sam Rutigliano Defensive Line Coach: Dick Evans Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Tom Fletcher
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 264 | 117 | 147 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Harvey Johnson Quarterbacks Coach: Tom Flores Offensive Line Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass, Chuck Gottfried Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: Ralph Hawkins Defensive Backs Coach: Bobby Hunt