Game Recap
In a October 21 week 6 match-up, the Dolphins posted a 27-6 victory against the Bills. The Dolphins scored 21 of their 27 points in the second quarter.
The Dolphins were guided by Bob Griese who tossed in 2 TDs. Jim Mandich caught 71 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns.
For the Bills, Dennis Shaw threw for zero picks.
The Dolphins finished with 310 total yards, 18 first downs, 5 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills ended with 76 total yards, 8 first downs, 2 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 27-6
- Date: Sunday, October 21, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 310, Turnovers: 5
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 76, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
| MIA |
3 |
21 |
3 |
0 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 10-20 | 136 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dennis Shaw | BUF | 3-9 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 3-9 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 17 | 79 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 15 | 61 | 1 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 14 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Nottingham | MIA | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Watkins | BUF | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pete Van Valkenberg | BUF | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Mandich | MIA | 4 | 71 | 2 | 0 | |
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 2 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| J.D. Hill | BUF | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marlin Briscoe | MIA | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Chandler | BUF | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Pete Van Valkenberg | BUF | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Seymour | BUF | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 32 | 75 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 40 | 183 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 6-18 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 9 | |
| MIA | 10-21 | 136 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 80 degrees, relative humidity 77%, wind 14 mph
- Time of Game:
