Game Recap
In a September week 2 contest in Chicago, the Jets enjoyed a tight 23-21 win against the Bears. The Bears were held scoreless in the first half as the Jets dominated building a 20-0 lead.
The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who threw for 257 yards passing in the air, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions, was 16 of 23 passing. Emerson Boozer had 1 TD. Jerome Barkum caught 90 yards receiving.
For the Bears, Gary Huff threw for 267 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 picks. Charlie Wade finished with 87 yards receiving.
The Jets ended with 381 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears registered 315 total yards, 20 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Chicago BearsCHI 23-21
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 381, Turnovers: 1
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
6 |
14 |
0 |
3 |
23 |
| CHI |
0 |
0 |
14 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Huff | CHI | 18-37 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 16-23 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ike Hill | CHI | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 21 | 78 | 1 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 20 | 63 | 0 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | CHI | 10 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Harrison | CHI | 10 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| Gary Huff | CHI | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jazz Jackson | NYJ | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jerome Barkum | NYJ | 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Wade | CHI | 4 | 87 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ike Hill | CHI | 4 | 75 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 3 | 66 | 1 | 0 | |
| Carl Garrett | CHI | 5 | 62 | 1 | 0 | |
| David Knight | NYJ | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CHI | 22 | 67 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 46 | 146 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CHI | 18-38 | 267 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| NYJ | 16-23 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at Chicago Bears
- Attendance:
- Weather: 44 degrees, relative humidity 60%, wind 13 mph
- Time of Game:
