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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 12-24 | 203 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 7-28 | 120 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Brian Dowling | NWE | 4-8 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Davis | NYJ | 1-1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 19 | 91 | 3 | 0 | |
| Cliff McClain | NYJ | 13 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Harkey | NYJ | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | NWE | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Josh Ashton | NWE | 7 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Gladieux | NWE | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Eddie Bell | NYJ | 4 | 75 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Maynard | NYJ | 3 | 58 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 2 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Harkey | NYJ | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reggie Rucker | NWE | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 3 | 35 | 1 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | NWE | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Reynolds | NWE | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 17 | 66 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 40 | 191 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 11-36 | 153 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| NYJ | 13-25 | 217 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at New York Jets
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- Weather: 61 degrees, relative humidity 91%, wind 11 mph
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