New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts 16 to 7
Sunday, September 1, 1991, Week 1The New England Patriots played the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis on Sunday, September 1, 1991, Week 1 of the 1991 season. The Patriots won by a score of 16-7.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206 | 125 | 81 | 1 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick MacPherson Offensive Coordinator: Dick Coury Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Wide Receivers Coach: Joel Collier, Ivan Fears Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Assistant Running Backs Coach: Joel Collier Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones, Dave Uyrus Outside Linebackers Coach: Myrel Moore Inside Linebackers Coach: Norm Gerber Defensive Backs Coach: Charlie West Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Teams Assistant Coach: Dave Uyrus Pro Scouting Director: Rod Rust Scouting Assistant: Debbie Pollom
Indianapolis Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 271 | 66 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Meyer Interim Head Coach: Rick Venturi Assistant Head Coach: Bill Muir Offensive Coordinator: Leon Burtnett Defensive Coordinator: Rick Venturi Quarterbacks Coach: Leon Burtnett Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Sylvester Croom Tight Ends Coach: Brad Seely Defensive Line Coach: Steve Furness Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Special Teams Coach: Brad Seely Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tom Zupancic General Manager: James Irsay