Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots 3 to 33
Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1The Indianapolis Colts played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1 of the 1986 season. The Patriots won by a score of 33-3.
Indianapolis Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 284 | 193 | 91 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rod Dowhower Offensive Coordinator: Billie Matthews Defensive Coordinator: George Hill Quarterbacks Coach: John Becker Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat, Keith Rowen Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Keith Rowen Defensive Line Coach: John Marshall Linebackers Coach: Rick Venturi Defensive Backs Coach: George Catavolos Special Teams Coach: Keith Rowen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tom Zupancic
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 251 | 122 | 0 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust 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 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dean Brittenham Pro Scout: John Brunner