New England Patriots at Baltimore Colts 24 to 13
Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1The New England Patriots played the Baltimore Colts in Champaign on Sunday, September 12, 1982, Week 1 of the 1982 season. The Patriots won by a score of 24-13.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 103 | 227 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Meyer Offensive Coordinator: Lew Erber Defensive Coordinator: Jim E. Mora (Sr.) Quarterbacks Coach: Lew Erber Wide Receivers Coach: Steve Endicott Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Cleve Bryant Linebackers Coach: Tommy Brasher, Steve Sidwell Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Walters Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Strength and Conditioning Coach: LeBaron Caruthers
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 221 | 131 | 4 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frank Kush Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Mann Offensive Line Coach: Mike Westhoff, Hal Hunter Sr. Tight Ends Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Backfield Coach: Roger Theder Defensive Line Coach: Gunther Cunningham Linebackers Coach: Gunther Cunningham, Rick Venturi Secondary Coach: Bob Valesente Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff, Bob Valesente General Manager: Ernie Accorsi