New York Jets at Atlanta Falcons (November 9, 1986)

Game Recap


Week 10 in November of the 1986 NFL calendar saw the 0 New York Jets get a win over the 0 Atlanta Falcons 28-14. The Falcons were held scoreless heading into the half as the Jets dominated building a 21-0 lead.

The Jets were led by Ken O'Brien who had 322 yards in the air, 3 touchdowns, 0 picks, was 26 of 33 passing. Freeman McNeil ran for 1 touchdown. Al Toon finished with 98 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, David Archer threw for 350 yards passing in the air, 2 touchdowns. Charlie Brown had 112 receiving yards.

The Jets finished with 426 total yards, 22 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons ended up with 393 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 28-14
  • Date: Sunday, November 9, 1986
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 426, Turnovers: 0
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 393, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYJ 0 21 7 0 28
ATL 0 0 7 7 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
David ArcherATL21-363502149
Ken O'BrienNYJ26-333223059

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Freeman McNeilNYJ226118
Johnny HectorNYJ1341013
Gerald RiggsATL1235010
Sylvester StampsATL324017
David ArcherATL42300
Floyd DixonATL1606
Tony PaigeNYJ2202

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Charlie BrownATL6112042
Arthur CoxATL4108149
Al ToonNYJ598159
Wesley WalkerNYJ585246
Floyd DixonATL677026
Mickey ShulerNYJ443021
Johnny HectorNYJ441019
Sylvester StampsATL328012

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL20880
NYJ371041

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL21-36350214
NYJ26-33322300

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