New York Jets at Washington Redskins (September 24, 1978)

Game Recap

In a week 4 tussle in Washington, the Redskins pitched a dominant 23-3 victory against the Jets. The Redskins had the lead at the end of two quarters 13-3 and cruised to an easy win.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who tossed in 209 yards passing, 2 TDs, zero picks, was 21 of 30 passing. John Riggins had 114 yards on the ground.

For the Jets,

The Redskins finished with 427 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended up with 215 total yards, 11 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat New York JetsNYJ 23-3
• Date: Sunday, September 24, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 427, Turnovers: 1
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 215, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NYJ	3	0	0	0	3
WAS	0	13	7	3	23

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Theismann	WAS	21-30	209	2	0	33
Richard Todd	NYJ	9-19	136	0	1	26
Matt Robinson	NYJ	1-4	17	0	1	17

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	WAS	21	114	0	16
Clarence Harmon	WAS	3	57	0	47
Mike Thomas	WAS	17	57	0	9
Scott Dierking	NYJ	10	53	0	10
Kevin Long	NYJ	10	36	0	11
Joe Theismann	WAS	3	16	0	0
John McDaniel	WAS	1	12	0	12

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Wesley Walker	NYJ	4	62	0	26
Jerome Barkum	NYJ	3	60	0	22
Ricky Thompson	WAS	3	39	0	19
Jean Fugett	WAS	3	35	1	20
John McDaniel	WAS	1	33	1	33
Danny Buggs	WAS	5	29	0	10
Derrick Gaffney	NYJ	2	23	0	14
Mike Thomas	WAS	3	23	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NYJ	25	102	0
WAS	45	256	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NYJ	10-23	153	0	2	6
WAS	21-30	209	2	0	3

More Game Information On The New York Jets at Washington Redskins

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• Weather: 65 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 7 mph
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