New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 17 to 23
Sunday, September 9, 2001, Week 1The New England Patriots played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, September 9, 2001, Week 1 of the 2001 season. The Bengals won by a score of 23-17.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | 224 | 68 | 0 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Belichick Assistant Head Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Coordinator: Charlie Weis Defensive Coordinator: Romeo Crennel Quarterbacks Coach: Charlie Weis, Dick Rehbein Wide Receivers Coach: Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Running Backs Coach: Charlie Weis Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Randy Melvin Linebackers Coach: Rob Ryan Outside Linebackers Coach: Rob Ryan Inside Linebackers Coach: Pepper Johnson Defensive Backs Coach: Eric Mangini Defensive Assistant Coach: Brian Daboll Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mike Woicik Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Markus Paul Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Robert Kraft Director of Football Research: Ernie Adams Assistant Director of College Scouting: Lionel Vital Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Jason Licht Personnel Assistant: Josh McDaniels, Nick Caserio Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Wes McGriff, Jesse Williams
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 196 | 157 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick LeBeau Offensive Coordinator: Bob Bratkowski Defensive Coordinator: Mark Duffner Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Anderson Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Mooshagian Offensive Line Coach: Paul Alexander Running Backs Coach: Jim Anderson Tight Ends Coach: Frank Verducci Offensive Assistant Coach: John Garrett Defensive Line Coach: Tim Krumrie Linebackers Coach: Mark Duffner Safeties Coach: Ray Horton Cornerbacks Coach: Kevin Coyle Defensive Assistant Coach: Louie Cioffi Special Teams Coach: Al Roberts Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood Strength Assistant: Rodney Holman