New England Patriots at New York Jets (October 29, 1972)

Game Recap


In a October week 7 meeting, the Jets pitched a lopsided 34-10 win over the Patriots. The Jets led after the second 17-3 and cruised to a comprehensive win.

The Jets were led by Joe Namath who threw for 203 passing yards. Emerson Boozer had 91 rush yards, 3 TDs. Eddie Bell had 75 receiving yards.

For the Patriots,

The Jets finished with 392 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots registered 194 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat New England PatriotsNWE 34-10
  • Date: Sunday, October 29, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 392, Turnovers: 2
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 194, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NWE 3 0 0 7 10
NYJ 3 14 10 7 34

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe NamathNYJ12-24203010
Jim PlunkettNWE7-28120030
Brian DowlingNWE4-833000
Bob DavisNYJ1-114100

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Emerson BoozerNYJ199130
Cliff McClainNYJ136800
Steve HarkeyNYJ62500
Carl GarrettNWE61800
Josh AshtonNWE71800
Bob GladieuxNWE21700
Jim PlunkettNWE11200

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Eddie BellNYJ47500
Don MaynardNYJ35800
Randy VatahaNWE25500
Steve HarkeyNYJ24100
Reggie RuckerNWE34000
Rich CasterNYJ33510
Carl GarrettNWE22900
Tom ReynoldsNWE11200

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE17661
NYJ401913

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE11-36153032
NYJ13-25217112

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