Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots (October 16, 1988)

Game Recap

In a week 7 meeting, the Patriots finished with a 27-21 victory over the Bengals. The Bengals were held scoreless heading into the half as the Patriots dominated building a 14-0 lead.

The Patriots were led by Doug Flutie who had zero INTs.

For the Bengals, Boomer Esiason connected on 239 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 picks, was 18 of 28 passing. Ickey Woods ran for 1 TD. Eddie Brown had 2 TDs.

The Patriots ended with 311 total yards, 22 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bengals ended with 365 total yards, 23 first downs, 6 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Cincinnati BengalsCIN 27-21
• Date: Sunday, October 16, 1988
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 0
• Cincinnati Bengals Stats - Yards: 365, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
CIN	0	0	14	7	21
NWE	7	7	6	7	27

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Boomer Esiason	CIN	18-28	239	2	5	26
Doug Flutie	NWE	10-14	165	0	0	38

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Stephens	NWE	16	56	0	17
Ickey Woods	CIN	13	43	1	13
Stanley Wilson	CIN	7	40	0	12
Doug Flutie	NWE	7	36	0	13
Boomer Esiason	CIN	4	35	0	16
Reggie Dupard	NWE	5	32	2	15
Bob Perryman	NWE	13	29	0	9

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Eddie Brown	CIN	3	67	2	26
Cedric Jones	NWE	3	60	0	35
Lin Dawson	NWE	3	57	0	38
Rodney Holman	CIN	4	53	0	16
Ickey Woods	CIN	3	42	0	25
Stanley Wilson	CIN	3	35	0	12
Tim McGee	CIN	1	25	0	25
Bob Perryman	NWE	2	22	0	16

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CIN	30	140	1
NWE	43	158	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CIN	18-28	239	2	5	1
NWE	10-14	165	0	0	2

More Game Information On The Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots

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