BOS97083102-31AUG97-FOXBORO, MASS., U.S.A.: Patriots player Ben Coates (#87) is held back by San Diego center back Rodney Harrison (#37) after catching the ball in 2nd qtr. action at Foxboro Stadium Augusst 31. The New England Patriots won their first season game today 41-7 against the San Diego Chargers. . UPI tef/Tsar Fedorsky