Game Recap
In a September week 3 match-up in Buffalo, the Bills got a 16-12 win against the Jets. The Jets had the lead moving into into the fourth quarter 12-10 when Bills seized control for the victory, outscoring the Jets 6-0.
The Bills were guided by Larry Watkins who connected on 0 INTs. O.J. Simpson rumbled for 117 rushing yards.
For the Jets,
The Bills registered 223 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended up with 139 total yards, 7 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat New York JetsNYJ 16-12
- Date: Sunday, September 29, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 223, Turnovers: 2
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 139, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
0 |
6 |
6 |
0 |
12 |
| BUF |
7 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
16 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 2-18 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 31 | 117 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 17 | 84 | 1 | 0 | |
| Emerson Boozer | NYJ | 17 | 69 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 15 | 37 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Watkins | BUF | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Willie Brister | NYJ | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| David Knight | NYJ | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 61 | 223 | 2 | | |
| NYJ | 33 | 106 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| NYJ | 2-18 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at Buffalo Bills
- Attendance:
- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 81%, wind 19 mph
- Time of Game:
