Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots 17 to 34

Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1

The 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