New England Patriots at Denver Broncos 10 to 21

Saturday, December 17, 1988, Week 16

The New England Patriots played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Saturday, December 17, 1988, Week 16 of the 1988 season. The Broncos won by a score of 21-10. With this game, the Broncos finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Patriots finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 1988 season.

The Broncos finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Patriots finished the season at 9-7-0.

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New England Patriots offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
351	186	165	2	18

Coaches

Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Quarterbacks Coach: Les Steckel, John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel, Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Guy Morriss Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Staff Assistant: Don Blackmon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons

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Denver Broncos offense

Total yards	Pass yards	Rush yards	Turnovers	First downs
331	143	188	2	20

Coaches

Head Coach: Dan Reeves Assistant Head Coach: Joe Collier Special Teams Coordinator: Mike Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Chan Gailey Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kennan Offensive Line Coach: George Henshaw Running Backs Coach: Maurice "Mo" Forte Tight Ends Coach: Pete Mangurian Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Pete Mangurian Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Mike Nolan, Myrel Moore Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Defense: Joe Collier Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Rubin Carter Defensive Assistant Coach: Mike Nolan Special Teams Coach: Mike Nolan, Charlie Waters Special Assistant Coach: Marvin Crosby Bass Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Miller General Manager: John Beake