Minnesota Vikings at New York Jets (October 15, 1979)

Game Recap


In a October week 7 collision, the Jets got a 14-7 win against the Vikings. Jets took the going into halftime 7-0 and stayed composed in the final 30 minutes.

The Jets were led by Richard Todd who finished with 0 picks.

For the Vikings, Tommy Kramer finished with 270 passing yards, 4 interceptions. Ahmad Rashad finished with 98 receiving yards.

The Jets ended up with 245 total yards, 16 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 310 total yards, 20 first downs, 7 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 14-7
  • Date: Monday, October 15, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 245, Turnovers: 0
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 310, Turnovers: 7

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 0 0 0 7 7
NYJ 7 0 7 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy KramerMIN28-482700426
Richard ToddNYJ9-13720014

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Kevin LongNYJ1578019
Clark GainesNYJ754014
Rickey YoungMIN93109
Scott DierkingNYJ72309
Bruce HarperNYJ519013
Chuck ForemanMIN81315
Tommy KramerMIN2900

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ahmad RashadMIN798017
Rickey YoungMIN651013
Chuck ForemanMIN844015
Bob TuckerMIN444014
Sammy WhiteMIN126026
Clark GainesNYJ421010
Kevin LongNYJ220012
Derrick GaffneyNYJ114014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN23541
NYJ411831

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN28-48270041
NYJ9-1372001

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