Game Recap
In a week 6 clash, the Dolphins completed a 30-14 victory over the Jets. The Dolphins had a rock solid 0 lead 10-7 and were able to hold it in the final 30 minutes.
The Dolphins were guided by Bob Griese who connected on 1 TD, zero picks. Larry Csonka had 137 yards on the ground, 2 TDs. Paul Warfield caught 1 touchdown.
For the Jets, Bob Davis finished with 2 touchdowns, zero interceptions.
The Dolphins finished with 361 total yards, 19 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended with 233 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat New York JetsNYJ 30-14
- Date: Sunday, October 24, 1971
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 361, Turnovers: 0
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 233, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
0 |
10 |
7 |
13 |
30 |
| NYJ |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 8-24 | 133 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Griese | MIA | 5-18 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 20 | 137 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 17 | 121 | 0 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 17 | 52 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 10 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 3 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 2 | 48 | 1 | 0 | |
| Eddie Bell | NYJ | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Maynard | NYJ | 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Howard Twilley | MIA | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pete Lammons | NYJ | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 44 | 302 | 2 | | |
| NYJ | 32 | 132 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 5-18 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 8-24 | 133 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
- Attendance:
- Weather: 60 degrees, relative humidity 92%, wind 17 mph
- Time of Game:
