Game Recap
In a week 4 meeting, the Vikings finished with a 29-21 victory over the Jets. The Jets had the halftime lead 7-6 but Vikings played better in the 0. The Vikings scored 14 in the third quarter,
The Vikings were guided by Fran Tarkenton who tossed in 244 pass yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 18 of 28 passing. Chuck Foreman ran for 96 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Chuck Foreman finished with 105 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 9 catches.
For the Jets, Joe Namath finished with 195 passing yards, 1 touchdown. Carl Garrett ran for 1 touchdown. Rich Caster had 78 yards receiving.
The Vikings registered 407 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended with 305 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat New York JetsNYJ 29-21
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 1975
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 407, Turnovers: 2
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 305, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
7 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
| MIN |
3 |
3 |
14 |
9 |
29 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 18-28 | 244 | 2 | 1 | 35 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 12-21 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 34 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 25 | 96 | 1 | 17 | |
| Carl Garrett | NYJ | 16 | 65 | 1 | 16 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 15 | 45 | 1 | 12 | |
| Ed Marinaro | MIN | 10 | 35 | 0 | 12 | |
| John Gilliam | MIN | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
| Brent McClanahan | MIN | 5 | 18 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jazz Jackson | NYJ | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 9 | 105 | 2 | 33 | |
| Rich Caster | NYJ | 3 | 78 | 0 | 33 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 4 | 77 | 1 | 34 | |
| John Gilliam | MIN | 4 | 74 | 0 | 35 | |
| Stu Voigt | MIN | 2 | 25 | 0 | 14 | |
| Ed Marinaro | MIN | 2 | 23 | 0 | 16 | |
| Jim Lash | MIN | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Eddie Bell | NYJ | 2 | 14 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 42 | 174 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 32 | 115 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 18-28 | 244 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 12-21 | 195 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings
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- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 50%, wind 13 mph
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