Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (October 8, 1978)

Game Recap

In a October week 6 collision, the Jets authored a strong 45-14 victory over the Bills. The Jets came out on fire early leading 35-7 at the half and rolled to an easy victory.

The Jets were guided by Matt Robinson who had 1 touchdown, zero picks. Kevin Long rumbled for 91 yards rushing, 3 TDs.

For the Bills, Joe Ferguson tossed in 1 TD. Terry Miller had 94 receiving yards.

The Jets finished with 278 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills tallied 322 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 45-14
• Date: Sunday, October 8, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 278, Turnovers: 1
• Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 322, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
BUF	7	0	0	7	14
NYJ	14	21	10	0	45

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Ferguson	BUF	10-24	140	1	2	52
Matt Robinson	NYJ	4-9	66	1	0	25
Bill Munson	BUF	2-4	45	1	0	30
Pat Ryan	NYJ	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Kevin Long	NYJ	13	91	3	20
Dennis Johnson	BUF	11	59	0	14
Scott Dierking	NYJ	11	50	0	10
Terry Miller	BUF	12	39	0	7
Darnell Powell	NYJ	6	31	0	17
Curtis Brown	BUF	7	22	0	8
Clark Gaines	NYJ	4	18	0	10

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Terry Miller	BUF	4	94	0	52
Jerome Barkum	NYJ	2	41	0	25
Frank Lewis	BUF	1	29	0	29
Reuben Gant	BUF	2	23	1	16
Derrick Gaffney	NYJ	1	18	1	18
Bob Chandler	BUF	1	15	1	15
Curtis Brown	BUF	2	13	0	11
Roland Hooks	BUF	2	11	0	7

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BUF	35	137	0
NYJ	45	231	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BUF	12-28	185	2	2	0
NYJ	4-10	66	1	0	2

More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at New York Jets

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• Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 55%, wind 15 mph
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