Baltimore Colts at New England Patriots 29 to 28
Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1The Baltimore Colts played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Colts won by a score of 29-28.
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 97 | 249 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike McCormack Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Weber Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Quality Control Coach: Joe Vitt Strength Coach: Joe Vitt
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 | 274 | 114 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ron Erhardt Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier, Tom Yewcic Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rick Lantz Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Gino Cappelletti, Tom Yewcic