New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (October 20, 1974)

Game Recap

In a week 6 collision, the Bills completed a tight 30-28 win over the Patriots. The Bills began well and held on for the win.

The Bills were guided by Joe Ferguson who connected on 3 TDs, 0 picks. O.J. Simpson ran for 122 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Paul Seymour had 2 TDs.

For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett threw for 1 touchdown. Sam Cunningham rumbled for 125 rush yards, 3 touchdowns. Reggie Rucker had 78 receiving yards, 1 TD.

The Bills finished with 315 total yards, 19 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots finished with 320 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat New England PatriotsNWE 30-28
• Date: Sunday, October 20, 1974
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 0
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 320, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NWE	7	7	7	7	28
BUF	20	7	0	3	30

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Ferguson	BUF	8-12	153	3	0	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	11-21	150	1	1	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Sam Cunningham	NWE	11	125	3	0
O.J. Simpson	BUF	32	122	1	0
Mack Herron	NWE	14	50	0	0
Jim Braxton	BUF	12	39	0	0
Joe Ferguson	BUF	8	19	0	0
Jim Plunkett	NWE	1	9	0	0
Josh Ashton	NWE	2	5	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Reggie Rucker	NWE	5	78	1	0
Paul Seymour	BUF	3	64	2	0
Ahmad Rashad	BUF	2	36	0	0
Bob Windsor	NWE	3	34	0	0
O.J. Simpson	BUF	1	29	1	0
Jim Braxton	BUF	2	24	0	0
Sam Cunningham	NWE	2	21	0	0
Mack Herron	NWE	1	17	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BUF	52	180	1
NWE	28	189	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BUF	8-12	153	3	0	2
NWE	11-21	150	1	1	2

More Game Information On The New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills

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• Weather: 31 degrees, relative humidity 64%, wind 12 mph, wind chill 21
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