Game Recap
In a September 29 week 4 clash in New England, the Patriots finished with a 23-14 victory over the Broncos. The Patriots had a solid 0 lead 10-7 and were able to keep it in the second.
The Patriots were guided by Steve Grogan who finished with 209 yards passing, 1 touchdown, was 17 of 24 passing. Vagas Ferguson had 1 touchdown. Stanley Morgan caught 83 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
For the Broncos, Matt Robinson tossed in 1 TD. Otis Armstrong ran for 80 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Haven Moses caught 1 TD.
The Patriots ended up with 357 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos tallied 170 total yards, 8 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Denver BroncosDEN 23-14
- Date: Monday, September 29, 1980
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 357, Turnovers: 2
- Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 170, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DEN |
7 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
| NWE |
3 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 17-24 | 209 | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
| Matt Robinson | DEN | 8-12 | 83 | 1 | 1 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Otis Armstrong | DEN | 15 | 80 | 1 | 20 | |
| Vagas Ferguson | NWE | 22 | 69 | 1 | 14 | |
| Don Calhoun | NWE | 15 | 54 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jim Jensen | DEN | 8 | 23 | 0 | 5 | |
| Harold Jackson | NWE | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Steve Grogan | NWE | 8 | 15 | 0 | 12 | |
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 3 | 83 | 1 | 45 | |
| Russ Francis | NWE | 3 | 45 | 0 | 21 | |
| Haven Moses | DEN | 2 | 40 | 1 | 23 | |
| Vagas Ferguson | NWE | 4 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
| Don Calhoun | NWE | 4 | 24 | 0 | 12 | |
| Harold Jackson | NWE | 2 | 24 | 0 | 13 | |
| Riley Odoms | DEN | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Jim Jensen | DEN | 5 | 21 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DEN | 27 | 108 | 1 | | |
| NWE | 47 | 157 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DEN | 8-12 | 83 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| NWE | 17-24 | 209 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Denver Broncos at New England Patriots
- Attendance:
- Weather: 53 degrees, relative humidity 51%, wind 14 mph
- Time of Game:
