Boston Patriots at Buffalo Bills 16 to 7
Sunday, September 8, 1968, Week 1The Boston Patriots played the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo on Sunday, September 8, 1968, Week 1 of the 1968 season. The Patriots won by a score of 16-7.
Boston Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 45 | 150 | 3 | 9 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Holovak Offensive Line Coach: Art Spinney Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Jesse Richardson Defensive Backfield Coach: Claude Gibson
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | 115 | 76 | 4 | 11 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Collier Interim Head Coach: Harvey Johnson Wide Receivers Coach: John Mazur, Bob Celeri Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith, Marvin Crosby Bass Offensive Backfield Coach: John Mazur Defensive Line Coach: Tony Sardisco Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Bruce Beatty Kickers Coach: Harvey Johnson