Game Recap
In a October week 5 meeting, the Dolphins enjoyed a lopsided 43-0 win against the Jets. The Dolphins posted a shutout.
The Dolphins were led by Bob Griese who had 3 TDs. Mercury Morris ran for 114 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Nat Moore had 1 touchdown.
For the Jets, Joe Namath threw for 6 INTs.
The Dolphins finished with 437 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets registered 176 total yards, 12 first downs, 8 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat New York JetsNYJ 43-0
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 1975
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 437, Turnovers: 2
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 176, Turnovers: 8
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIA |
6 |
20 |
14 |
3 |
43 |
| NYJ |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 10-14 | 155 | 3 | 1 | 53 | |
| Joe Namath | NYJ | 8-24 | 96 | 0 | 6 | 21 | |
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 2-2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Don Strock | MIA | 1-2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 9 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mercury Morris | MIA | 16 | 114 | 1 | 49 | |
| Hubert Ginn | MIA | 12 | 66 | 0 | 14 | |
| Carl Garrett | NYJ | 9 | 63 | 0 | 14 | |
| Don Nottingham | MIA | 11 | 36 | 1 | 6 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 11 | 33 | 0 | 8 | |
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 2 | 21 | 0 | 16 | |
| J.J. Jones | NYJ | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Nat Moore | MIA | 1 | 53 | 1 | 53 | |
| John Riggins | NYJ | 4 | 36 | 0 | 10 | |
| Jim Mandich | MIA | 1 | 32 | 1 | 32 | |
| Carl Garrett | NYJ | 2 | 26 | 0 | 18 | |
| Howard Twilley | MIA | 3 | 24 | 0 | 10 | |
| Lou Piccone | NYJ | 1 | 21 | 0 | 21 | |
| Andre Tillman | MIA | 2 | 19 | 0 | 16 | |
| Hubert Ginn | MIA | 2 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 51 | 261 | 3 | | |
| NYJ | 22 | 116 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 13-18 | 179 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| NYJ | 8-33 | 96 | 0 | 6 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Miami Dolphins at New York Jets
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- Weather: 53 degrees, relative humidity 86%, wind 22 mph
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