Detroit Lions at New England Patriots 17 to 24
Sunday, October 7, 1979, Week 6The Detroit Lions played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, October 7, 1979, Week 6 of the 1979 season. The Patriots won by a score of 24-17.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | 156 | 55 | 3 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Jimmy Raye Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Jimmy Raye Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 111 | 140 | 2 | 22 |
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: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Kinard Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek