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

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve Grogan	NWE	13-18	315	5	0	50
Richard Todd	NYJ	10-20	118	0	2	24
Tom Owen	NWE	4-6	50	1	1	21
Pat Ryan	NYJ	2-4	13	0	1	7

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Sam Cunningham	NWE	15	81	0	27
Mosi Tatupu	NWE	8	50	0	12
Kevin Long	NYJ	10	46	0	16
Steve Grogan	NWE	2	38	0	22
Don Calhoun	NWE	8	22	0	9
Tom Newton	NYJ	2	18	0	16
Stanley Morgan	NWE	1	17	0	17

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Harold Jackson	NWE	3	121	3	49
Stanley Morgan	NWE	3	102	2	50
Russ Francis	NWE	5	82	0	37
Mickey Shuler	NYJ	3	48	0	24
Tom Newton	NYJ	4	33	0	11
Don Hasselbeck	NWE	2	27	0	21
Carlos Pennywell	NWE	3	22	0	10
Derrick Gaffney	NYJ	1	20	0	20

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NWE	45	232	2
NYJ	23	89	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NWE	18-25	375	6	1	2
NYJ	12-24	131	0	3	9

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• Weather: 59 degrees, relative humidity 68%, wind 12 mph
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