1961 Boston Patriots schedule

Season statistics

Offense Defense
Record Playoff record Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
9-4-1 0-0 4214 2539 1675 30 238 4123 3082 1041 42 243
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The Boston Patriots' second season was in 1961, and it was the second season Lou Saban served as the head coach of the team. The Patriots played their home games at Nickerson Field. They finished the season 9-4-1, 4-2-1 at home and 5-2-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 New York Titans 20-21
Week 2 Denver Broncos 45-17
Week 3 @ Buffalo Bills 23-21
Week 4 @ New York Titans 30-37
Week 5 San Diego Chargers 27-38
Week 6 Houston Oilers 31-31
Week 7 Buffalo Bills 52-21
Week 8 @ Dallas Texans 18-17
Week 9 Dallas Texans 28-21
Week 10 @ Houston Oilers 15-27
Week 11 Oakland Raiders 20-17
Week 13 @ Denver Broncos 28-24
Week 14 @ Oakland Raiders 35-21
Week 15 @ San Diego Chargers 41-0

1961 Boston Patriots Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Mike Holovak Offensive Line Coach: Red Miller Offensive Backfield Coach: Mike Holovak Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Defensive Backfield Coach: Joe Collier