New York Jets at New England Patriots (September 9, 1979)

Game Recap


In a September 9 week 2 clash, the Patriots authored a 56-3 victory against the Jets. The Patriots poured it on early leading 35-3 at the half and coasted to a comfortable victory.

The Patriots were led by Steve Grogan who had 315 yards passing, 5 TDs, zero picks, was 13 of 18 passing. Sam Cunningham ran for 81 rushing yards. Harold Jackson had 121 receiving yards, 3 TDs.

For the Jets,

The Patriots ended with 597 total yards, 30 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended with 134 total yards, 12 first downs, 6 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat New York JetsNYJ 56-3
  • Date: Sunday, September 9, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 597, Turnovers: 3
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 134, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYJ 3 0 0 0 3
NWE 14 21 7 14 56

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve GroganNWE13-183155050
Richard ToddNYJ10-201180224
Tom OwenNWE4-6501121
Pat RyanNYJ2-413017

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Sam CunninghamNWE1581027
Mosi TatupuNWE850012
Kevin LongNYJ1046016
Steve GroganNWE238022
Don CalhounNWE82209
Tom NewtonNYJ218016
Stanley MorganNWE117017

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Harold JacksonNWE3121349
Stanley MorganNWE3102250
Russ FrancisNWE582037
Mickey ShulerNYJ348024
Tom NewtonNYJ433011
Don HasselbeckNWE227021
Carlos PennywellNWE322010
Derrick GaffneyNYJ120020

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE452322
NYJ23890

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE18-25375612
NYJ12-24131039

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