Houston Oilers at New York Jets (September 27, 1981)

Game Recap


In a September 27 week 4 meeting in New York, the Jets enjoyed a 33-17 victory over the Oilers. The Jets won a both halves in the clash.

The Jets were led by Richard Todd who finished with 312 yards passing, 3 TDs, 0 interceptions, was 25 of 39 passing. Wesley Walker caught 128 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

For the Oilers, had 0 picks.

The Jets finished with 478 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 15 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers tallied 221 total yards, 16 first downs, 6 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Houston Oilers 33-17
  • Date: Sunday, September 27, 1981
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 478, Turnovers: 2
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 221, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
HOU 7 3 7 0 17
NYJ 7 14 5 7 33

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Richard ToddNYJ25-393123040
Ken StablerHOU10-201381270
John ReavesHOU5-1045010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Earl CampbellHOU1688143
Freeman McNeilNYJ1770014
Mike AugustyniakNYJ93509
Bruce HarperNYJ220020
Rob CarpenterHOU419018
Tom NewtonNYJ31606
Richard ToddNYJ31100

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Wesley WalkerNYJ8128240
Ken BurroughHOU386170
Jerome BarkumNYJ354032
Mike AugustyniakNYJ448019
Mike RenfroHOU340019
Bruce HarperNYJ232020
Bobby JonesNYJ221015
Mike HolstonHOU115015

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
HOU231161
NYJ461711

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
HOU15-30183138
NYJ25-39312302

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