New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 10 to 3
Sunday, October 15, 1978, Week 7The New England Patriots played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, October 15, 1978, Week 7 of the 1978 season. The Patriots won by a score of 10-3.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 162 | 136 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 206 | 73 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Johnson Interim Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Rice Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Running Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood