Game Recap
In a week 5 collision in New York, the Jets enjoyed a 33-27 victory over the Dolphins. The Jets won a tight game.
The Jets were led by Richard Todd who connected on 186 passing yards, 1 TD. Clark Gaines had 92 yards rushing. Derrick Gaffney caught 104 receiving yards.
For the Dolphins, Bob Griese had 296 passing yards, 3 touchdowns. Nat Moore had 127 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Jets registered 354 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Dolphins tallied 354 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 33-27
- Date: Sunday, September 30, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 354, Turnovers: 1
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 354, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
10 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
27 |
| NYJ |
7 |
13 |
6 |
7 |
33 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 22-45 | 296 | 3 | 1 | 36 | |
| Richard Todd | NYJ | 6-10 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 71 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Clark Gaines | NYJ | 19 | 92 | 0 | 22 | |
| Delvin Williams | MIA | 16 | 48 | 0 | 11 | |
| Tom Newton | NYJ | 11 | 38 | 2 | 13 | |
| Scott Dierking | NYJ | 10 | 22 | 0 | 5 | |
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 7 | 20 | 0 | 5 | |
| Bruce Harper | NYJ | 7 | 16 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Nat Moore | MIA | 8 | 127 | 1 | 36 | |
| Derrick Gaffney | NYJ | 4 | 104 | 0 | 43 | |
| Jimmy Cefalo | MIA | 4 | 92 | 1 | 30 | |
| Wesley Walker | NYJ | 1 | 71 | 1 | 71 | |
| Delvin Williams | MIA | 3 | 24 | 0 | 9 | |
| Gary Davis | MIA | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 | |
| Bruce Hardy | MIA | 1 | 18 | 1 | 18 | |
| Norm Bulaich | MIA | 3 | 15 | 0 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 23 | 68 | 0 | | |
| NYJ | 47 | 168 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 22-45 | 296 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 6-10 | 186 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
- Attendance:
- Weather: 67 degrees, relative humidity 83%, wind 13 mph
- Time of Game:
