Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots 17 to 34
Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1The Cleveland Browns played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1 of the 1980 season. The Patriots won by a score of 34-17.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 215 | 48 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Defensive Coordinator: Marty Schottenheimer Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Defensive Backs Coach: Len Fontes Special Teams Coach: John Petercuskie Director of Pro Personnel: Allan Webb Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 452 | 266 | 186 | 2 | 27 |
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: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Bill Parcells Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek