Game Recap
In a week 5 meeting in New York, the Jets pitched a 28-17 victory over the Bills. Jets took the in the first two quarters 14-7 and stayed firm in the second half.
The Jets were guided by Bob Davis who connected on 2 touchdowns, zero INTs. Emerson Boozer ran for 116 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. John Riggins finished with 72 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Bills, Dennis Shaw connected on 1 TD. O.J. Simpson ran for 1 touchdown. Haven Moses had 151 yards receiving.
The Jets ended with 331 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills registered 271 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 28-17
- Date: Sunday, October 17, 1971
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 331, Turnovers: 0
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 271, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
0 |
7 |
10 |
0 |
17 |
| NYJ |
14 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
28 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dennis Shaw | BUF | 10-29 | 162 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 7-12 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marlin Briscoe | BUF | 1-1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Harris | BUF | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 31 | 116 | 1 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 18 | 69 | 1 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 9 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cliff McClain | NYJ | 7 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wayne Patrick | BUF | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Harkey | NYJ | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Haven Moses | BUF | 6 | 151 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 4 | 72 | 1 | 0 | |
| Don Maynard | NYJ | 1 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Chandler | BUF | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wayne Patrick | BUF | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pete Lammons | NYJ | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marlin Briscoe | BUF | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 23 | 83 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 52 | 191 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 11-33 | 198 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 7-12 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at New York Jets
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- Weather: 63 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 13 mph
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