Baltimore Colts at New England Patriots (October 7, 1973)

Game Recap

Week 4 of the 1973 NFL calendar saw the 0 New England Patriots handle the traveling Baltimore Colts 24-16. The Patriots had a good start early with a 10-3 halftime lead and held off the Colts late.

The Patriots were led by Jim Plunkett who finished with 0 interceptions. John Tarver ran for 2 touchdowns.

For the Colts, tossed in 0 INTs.

The Patriots finished with 191 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Colts ended up with 192 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Baltimore Colts 24-16
• Date: Sunday, October 7, 1973
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 191, Turnovers: 3
• Baltimore Colts Stats - Yards: 192, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
BAL	3	0	3	10	16
NWE	3	7	7	7	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Bert Jones	BAL	8-19	109	1	0	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	6-13	73	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Tarver	NWE	14	55	2	0
Josh Ashton	NWE	15	45	0	0
Lydell Mitchell	BAL	14	42	0	0
Don McCauley	BAL	15	36	0	0
Mack Herron	NWE	4	17	0	0
Darryl Stingley	NWE	1	13	0	0
Hubert Ginn	BAL	2	11	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Glenn Doughty	BAL	1	48	0	0
Reggie Rucker	NWE	3	36	0	0
Don McCauley	BAL	3	23	0	0
Cotton Speyrer	BAL	1	22	1	0
Bob Windsor	NWE	1	18	0	0
Josh Ashton	NWE	1	14	0	0
Lydell Mitchell	BAL	1	9	0	0
John Tarver	NWE	1	5	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BAL	36	111	0
NWE	43	146	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BAL	8-19	109	1	0	3
NWE	6-13	73	0	0	3

More Game Information On The Baltimore Colts at New England Patriots

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• Weather: 57 degrees, relative humidity 36%, wind 10 mph
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