New England Patriots at New York Jets (October 11, 1981)

Game Recap


In a week 6 clash, the Jets got a 28-24 victory over the Patriots. The Jets started strong and held on for the victory.

The Jets were guided by Richard Todd who tossed in 182 yards passing, 3 TDs. Wesley Walker had 81 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Patriots, Steve Grogan had 330 yards, 1 TD, was 19 of 32 passing. Tony Collins ran for 1 touchdown. Don Hasselbeck caught 139 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Jets ended up with 297 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots tallied 454 total yards, 25 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat New England PatriotsNWE 28-24
  • Date: Sunday, October 11, 1981
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 297, Turnovers: 3
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 454, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NWE 0 14 7 3 24
NYJ 7 14 7 0 28

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve GroganNWE19-323301251
Richard ToddNYJ16-291823129
Matt CavanaughNWE8-201100228

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Bruce HarperNYJ770027
Tony CollinsNWE1449118
Mike AugustyniakNYJ1045012
Don CalhounNWE41307
Matt CavanaughNWE111011
Vagas FergusonNWE31105
Mosi TatupuNWE4713

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Don HasselbeckNWE7139151
Harold JacksonNWE695036
Stanley MorganNWE387033
Wesley WalkerNYJ581129
Andy JohnsonNWE452022
Jerome BarkumNYJ447219
Bruce HarperNYJ540019
Tony CollinsNWE327020

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE27862
NYJ241410

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE27-52440148
NYJ16-29182313

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