New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 20 to 14
Sunday, September 16, 1979, Week 3The New England Patriots played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, September 16, 1979, Week 3 of the 1979 season. The Patriots won by a score of 20-14.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 167 | 165 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 198 | 32 | 166 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Tight Ends Coach: Frank Gansz Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood