1982 New England Patriots schedule
Season statistics
Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
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Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
5-4-0 | 0-1 | 2870 | 1446 | 1424 | 20 | 160 | 3256 | 1753 | 1503 | 26 | 212 |
The New England Patriots' twenty-third season was in 1982, playing their home games at Schaefer Stadium. During the offseason they hired Ron Meyer to lead the team. Meyer had never previously coached in the NFL in any capacity before the 1982 season. They finished the year 5-4-0 in the regular season but they lost their first playoff game to the Miami Dolphins 28-13.
Games
Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
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Week 1 | @ | Baltimore Colts | 24-13 | |
Week 2 | New York Jets | 7-31 | ||
Week 11 | @ | Cleveland Browns | 7-10 | |
Week 12 | Houston Oilers | 29-21 | ||
Week 13 | @ | Chicago Bears | 13-26 | |
Week 14 | Miami Dolphins | 3-0 | ||
Week 15 | @ | Seattle Seahawks | 16-0 | |
Week 16 | @ | Pittsburgh Steelers | 14-37 | |
Week 17 | Buffalo Bills | 30-19 |
Playoffs
Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
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Wild Card Round | @ | Miami Dolphins | 13-28 |
1982 New England Patriots Coaching Staff
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