New England Patriots at Denver Broncos 21 to 27

Monday, September 7, 1998, Week 1

The New England Patriots played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Monday, September 7, 1998, Week 1 of the 1998 season. The Broncos won by a score of 27-21.

New England Patriots offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
339 258 81 0 17

Coaches

Head Coach: Pete Carroll Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Steve Sidwell Quarterbacks Coach: Jack Reilly Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Walters Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Kirby Wilson Tight Ends Coach: Carl Smith Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Jeff Davidson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Linebackers Coach: Mark "Bo" Pelini Defensive Backs Coach: Ron Lynn, DeWayne Walker Defensive Assistant Coach: DeWayne Walker Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: Johnny Parker Owner: Robert Kraft Regional Scout: Chris Grier Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Sam Clancy

Denver Broncos offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
339 248 91 0 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Kubiak Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Heimerdinger Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant Coach: Ricky Porter Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Pass Rush Specialist: John Teerlinck Defensive Assistant Coach: Pat McPherson, Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Rick Dennison Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake Training Camp Coaching Intern: Matt Simon Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Darrell Wyatt, Matt Simon