Game Recap
In a week 8 tussle in New England, the Bills enjoyed a 29-28 win over the Patriots. The Patriots had the lead after two 21-19 but Bills seized command in the 0. The Bills outscored the Patriots 10-7 in the last 30 minutes.
The Bills were led by Joe Ferguson who had 247 yards, 1 touchdown, was 16 of 24 passing. O.J. Simpson rumbled for 1 touchdown. Ahmad Rashad had 115 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
For the Patriots, Jim Plunkett finished with 204 yards, 2 touchdowns. Sam Cunningham rumbled for 85 yards rushing, 1 TD. Mack Herron caught 77 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.
The Bills ended with 327 total yards, 22 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots finished with 355 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat New England PatriotsNWE 29-28
- Date: Sunday, November 3, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 327, Turnovers: 4
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 355, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
6 |
13 |
7 |
3 |
29 |
| NWE |
7 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
28 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 16-24 | 247 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 12-28 | 204 | 2 | 3 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Sam Cunningham | NWE | 18 | 85 | 1 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 19 | 74 | 1 | 0 | |
| Mack Herron | NWE | 17 | 69 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joe Ferguson | BUF | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Braxton | BUF | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 1 | -8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ahmad Rashad | BUF | 8 | 115 | 1 | 0 | |
| Mack Herron | NWE | 4 | 77 | 2 | 0 | |
| J.D. Hill | BUF | 4 | 67 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Seymour | BUF | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Reggie Rucker | NWE | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 2 | 30 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Adams | NWE | 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 27 | 103 | 1 | | |
| NWE | 38 | 155 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 16-25 | 247 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| NWE | 12-28 | 204 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 46 degrees, relative humidity 64%, wind 7 mph
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