New York Jets at Denver Broncos 6 to 31
Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1The New York Jets played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, September 1, 1996, Week 1 of the 1996 season. The Broncos won by a score of 31-6.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 72 | 116 | 4 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Coordinator: Ron Erhardt Defensive Coordinator: Jim Vechiarella Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Mann Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Dick Wood Tight Ends Coach: Pat Hodgson Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Defensive Backs Coach: Peter Giunta Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Gamble Quality Control Coach: Tom Gamble Assistant Scout: Todd Haley
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 367 | 167 | 200 | 3 | 21 |
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: Rick Dennison Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Defensive Assistant Coach: Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake Player Personnel: Harold Richardson