Houston Oilers at New York Jets (November 23, 1980)

Game Recap

In a November week 12 meeting in New York, the Jets got a tight 31-28 win against the Oilers. The Oilers were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Jets were in complete control building a 21-0 edge.The Jets then took it in overtime.

The Jets were led by Richard Todd who tossed in 236 pass yards, 1 touchdown. Kevin Long ran for 1 TD. Bruce Harper had 71 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

For the Oilers, finished with 0 picks.

The Jets registered 327 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 14 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended with 472 total yards, 28 first downs, 6 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Houston Oilers 31-28
• Date: Sunday, November 23, 1980
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 327, Turnovers: 3
• Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 472, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT	TOT
HOU	0	0	0	28	0	28
NYJ	14	7	0	7	3	31

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Ken Stabler	HOU	33-51	388	4	4	68
Richard Todd	NYJ	13-26	236	1	2	45

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Earl Campbell	HOU	15	60	0	19
Tim Wilson	HOU	8	51	0	15
Kevin Long	NYJ	12	37	1	12
Scott Dierking	NYJ	13	33	0	9
Richard Todd	NYJ	5	22	1	0
Mike Renfro	HOU	1	12	0	12
Bruce Harper	NYJ	3	9	0	5

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Mike Barber	HOU	10	97	1	21
Mike Renfro	HOU	7	96	0	24
Rich Caster	HOU	6	96	2	68
Bruce Harper	NYJ	3	71	1	45
Jerome Barkum	NYJ	2	50	0	26
Wesley Walker	NYJ	3	48	0	19
Rob Carpenter	HOU	3	42	0	25
Derrick Gaffney	NYJ	2	27	0	16

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
HOU	26	123	0
NYJ	36	104	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
HOU	33-51	388	4	4	4
NYJ	13-26	236	1	2	3

More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at New York Jets

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• Weather: 43 degrees, relative humidity 59%, wind 9 mph
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