Game Recap
In a October 15 week 5 meeting, the Jets authored a 41-13 victory over the Patriots. The Jets led at halftime 21-6 and kept control in the final 30 minutes 20 7.
The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who finished with 1 TD. John Riggins ran for 168 rushing yards, 1 touchdown. Rich Caster had 1 touchdown.
For the Patriots, Carl Garrett ran for 1 touchdown.
The Jets ended with 396 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots finished with 311 total yards, 18 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat New England PatriotsNWE 41-13
- Date: Sunday, October 15, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 396, Turnovers: 1
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
7 |
14 |
0 |
20 |
41 |
| NWE |
0 |
6 |
7 |
0 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 14-26 | 148 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 5-8 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Brian Dowling | NWE | 4-5 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | NYJ | 32 | 168 | 1 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 18 | 150 | 3 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | NWE | 9 | 71 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Josh Ashton | NWE | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Harkey | NYJ | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Gladieux | NWE | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Josh Ashton | NWE | 6 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reggie Rucker | NWE | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Gladieux | NWE | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | NWE | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Eddie Bell | NYJ | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Maynard | NYJ | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 23 | 136 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 54 | 333 | 4 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 18-31 | 187 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 5-9 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 51 degrees, relative humidity 53%, wind 21 mph
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