New York Jets at Buffalo Bills (September 21, 1975)

Game Recap

In a week 1 clash, the Bills scored a 42-14 victory against the Jets. After the Bills led after the second, the Bills came out strong late and rolled to a comfortable win.

The Bills were led by Joe Ferguson who finished with 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. O.J. Simpson rumbled for 173 yards on the ground, 2 touchdowns.

For the Jets, Joe Namath connected on 2 touchdowns, 4 INTs. Rich Caster finished with 103 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

The Bills tallied 361 total yards, 26 first downs, 0 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets tallied 261 total yards, 17 first downs, 5 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat New York JetsNYJ 42-14
• Date: Sunday, September 21, 1975
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 361, Turnovers: 0
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 261, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NYJ	7	7	0	0	14
BUF	14	7	14	7	42

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Namath	NYJ	14-36	173	2	4	28
Joe Ferguson	BUF	7-13	67	2	0	23

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
O.J. Simpson	BUF	32	173	2	20
John Riggins	NYJ	10	61	0	13
Jim Braxton	BUF	15	61	0	15
Don Calhoun	BUF	11	58	0	11
Carl Garrett	NYJ	5	38	0	18
Bob Gresham	NYJ	5	13	0	8
Clint Haslerig	BUF	2	9	0	6

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Rich Caster	NYJ	6	103	1	28
Bob Chandler	BUF	3	34	0	12
Carl Garrett	NYJ	2	24	0	20
John Holland	BUF	1	23	0	23
Jerome Barkum	NYJ	3	21	0	11
John Riggins	NYJ	2	13	0	8
Eddie Bell	NYJ	1	12	1	12
O.J. Simpson	BUF	1	5	0	5

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
BUF	64	309	3
NYJ	21	111	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
BUF	7-13	67	2	0	2
NYJ	14-36	173	2	4	2

More Game Information On The New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

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• Weather: 57 degrees, relative humidity 82%, wind 13 mph
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