Game Recap
In a September 18 week 3 contest, the Jets posted a 52-13 win over the Oilers. After the Jets led at the end of two, the Jets jumped out on top late and cruised to an easy win.
The Jets were led by Joe Namath who threw for 283 yards passing in the air, 5 touchdowns, zero interceptions. Don Maynard finished with 156 yards receiving, 2 TDs.
For the Oilers, George Blanda connected on 1 touchdown, 4 INTs.
The Jets finished with 466 total yards, 23 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers ended up with 207 total yards, 16 first downs, 5 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Houston Oilers 52-13
- Date: Sunday, September 18, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 466, Turnovers: 0
- Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 207, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| HOU |
3 |
3 |
7 |
0 |
13 |
| NYJ |
7 |
14 |
17 |
14 |
52 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 12-31 | 283 | 5 | 0 | 67 | |
| George Blanda | TEN | 15-34 | 144 | 1 | 4 | 40 | |
| Mike Taliaferro | NYJ | 6-7 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 21 | |
| Don Trull | TEN | 4-7 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Matt Snell | NYJ | 15 | 67 | 0 | 12 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 5 | 49 | 1 | 7 | |
| Charley Tolar | TEN | 10 | 34 | 0 | 13 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 11 | 20 | 0 | 6 | |
| John Henry Johnson | TEN | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | |
| Bill Mathis | NYJ | 3 | 10 | 0 | 5 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Don Maynard | NYJ | 7 | 156 | 2 | 55 | |
| George Sauer | NYJ | 2 | 74 | 1 | 67 | |
| Charley Frazier | TEN | 3 | 64 | 0 | 40 | |
| Sid Blanks | TEN | 7 | 61 | 1 | 13 | |
| Pete Lammons | NYJ | 3 | 41 | 1 | 16 | |
| Bake Turner | NYJ | 2 | 30 | 0 | 21 | |
| Matt Snell | NYJ | 2 | 28 | 1 | 25 | |
| Ode Burrell | TEN | 3 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NYJ | 24 | 126 | 1 | | |
| TEN | 28 | 71 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NYJ | 18-39 | 340 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| TEN | 19-41 | 174 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Houston Oilers at New York Jets
- Attendance:
- Weather: 68 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game:
