Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets (December 19, 1971)

Game Recap

In a December 19 week 14 meeting, the Jets authored a 35-21 victory over the Bengals. The Jets had a good 0 leading 28-7 and held on in the second half.

The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who threw for 2 TDs. John Riggins ran for 99 rushing yards. Don Maynard had 114 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

For the Bengals, Ken Anderson threw for 1 touchdown, 0 INTs, was 13 of 21 passing. Fred Willis ran for 1 touchdown.

The Jets ended up with 374 total yards, 18 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bengals ended up with 293 total yards, 23 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Cincinnati BengalsCIN 35-21
• Date: Sunday, December 19, 1971
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 374, Turnovers: 2
• Cincinnati Bengals Stats - Yards: 293, Turnovers: 0

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
CIN	7	0	7	7	21
NYJ	7	21	7	0	35

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Namath	NYJ	9-15	164	2	1	0
Ken Anderson	CIN	13-21	140	1	0	0
Virgil Carter	CIN	6-9	36	1	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	NYJ	17	99	0	0
Cliff McClain	NYJ	4	76	1	0
Fred Willis	CIN	9	49	1	0
Emerson Boozer	NYJ	13	34	2	0
Doug Dressler	CIN	5	26	0	0
Jess Phillips	CIN	2	24	0	0
Essex Johnson	CIN	2	17	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Don Maynard	NYJ	3	114	1	0
Bob Trumpy	CIN	5	56	0	0
Doug Dressler	CIN	5	48	0	0
Chip Myers	CIN	3	27	1	0
Rich Caster	NYJ	2	26	1	0
Emerson Boozer	NYJ	1	24	0	0
Bruce Coslet	CIN	2	23	1	0
Fred Willis	CIN	1	13	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CIN	27	138	1
NYJ	35	210	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CIN	19-30	176	2	0	3
NYJ	9-15	164	2	1	0

More Game Information On The Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets

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• Weather: 25 degrees, relative humidity 51%, wind 17 mph, wind chill 12
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