New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (December 9, 1973)

Game Recap

Week 13 of the 1973 football season had the home Buffalo Bills defeat the 0 New England Patriots 37-13. The Bills led after the second quarter 17-6 and cruised to a comprehensive victory.

The Bills were led by Joe Ferguson who tossed in 2 TDs, zero picks. O.J. Simpson rumbled for 219 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Bob Chandler finished with 2 TDs.

For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett connected on 292 yards passing. Bob Adams finished with 100 yards receiving.

The Bills tallied 324 total yards, 13 first downs, 0 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots registered 390 total yards, 20 first downs, 4 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat New England PatriotsNWE 37-13
• Date: Sunday, December 9, 1973
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 324, Turnovers: 0
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 390, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	3	3	7	0	13
BUF	7	10	17	3	37

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Jim Plunkett	NWE	17-41	292	0	2	0
Joe Ferguson	BUF	2-7	43	2	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
O.J. Simpson	BUF	22	219	1	0
Jim Braxton	BUF	15	70	0	0
John Tarver	NWE	11	52	0	0
Sam Cunningham	NWE	14	30	0	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	5	16	1	0
Joe Ferguson	BUF	2	2	0	0
Larry Watkins	BUF	1	2	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Bob Adams	NWE	6	100	0	0
Reggie Rucker	NWE	4	79	0	0
Randy Vataha	NWE	1	48	0	0
Bob Chandler	BUF	2	43	2	0
Mack Herron	NWE	2	38	0	0
Darryl Stingley	NWE	2	31	0	0
Sam Cunningham	NWE	2	-4	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BUF	40	293	1
NWE	30	98	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BUF	2-7	43	2	0	1
NWE	17-41	292	0	2	0

More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

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• Weather: 30 degrees, relative humidity 88%, wind 8 mph, wind chill 23
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