Game Recap
In a week 1 tussle, the Jets scored a 41-24 win over the Bills. Jets took the entering halftime 28-7 and stayed composed in the last 30 minutes.
The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who tossed in 1 TD. John Riggins ran for 125 yards rushing, 1 touchdown.
For the Bills, Dennis Shaw tossed in 190 yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 INTs. J.D. Hill had 95 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns.
The Jets tallied 293 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills registered 287 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 41-24
- Date: Sunday, September 17, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 293, Turnovers: 1
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 287, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
14 |
14 |
3 |
10 |
41 |
| BUF |
0 |
7 |
7 |
10 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dennis Shaw | BUF | 14-24 | 190 | 2 | 4 | 0 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 5-14 | 113 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 2-2 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 1-2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | NYJ | 26 | 125 | 1 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 13 | 50 | 2 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 14 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Harkey | NYJ | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dennis Shaw | BUF | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wayne Patrick | BUF | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| J.D. Hill | BUF | 6 | 95 | 2 | 0 | |
| Eddie Bell | NYJ | 2 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| Haven Moses | BUF | 2 | 43 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jan White | BUF | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wayne Stewart | NYJ | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Chandler | BUF | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 25 | 80 | 0 | | |
| NYJ | 47 | 191 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 16-26 | 236 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| NYJ | 6-16 | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at Buffalo Bills
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- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 71%, wind 25 mph
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