New York Jets at New England Patriots (December 7, 1975)

Game Recap

In a week 12 meeting, the Jets finished with a 30-28 win against the Patriots. The Jets started strong and stayed on top for the victory.

The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who finished with zero picks, was 14 of 18 passing. John Riggins ran for 152 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns.

For the Patriots, Steve Grogan finished with 273 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs, 4 picks. Don Calhoun rumbled for 103 yards rushing, 1 touchdown. Randy Vataha had 149 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.

The Jets ended up with 361 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots tallied 424 total yards, 21 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat New England PatriotsNWE 30-28
• Date: Sunday, December 7, 1975
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 361, Turnovers: 1
• New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 424, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NYJ	6	7	7	10	30
NWE	0	7	7	14	28

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve Grogan	NWE	15-30	273	2	4	40
Joe Namath	NYJ	14-18	160	0	0	22

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	NYJ	20	152	2	42
Don Calhoun	NWE	15	103	1	38
Andy Johnson	NWE	12	59	0	17
Carl Garrett	NYJ	14	20	1	6
Steve Davis	NYJ	7	18	0	7
Bob Gresham	NYJ	5	15	0	16
Joe Namath	NYJ	1	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Randy Vataha	NWE	6	149	2	40
Rich Caster	NYJ	4	63	0	22
Andy Johnson	NWE	3	40	0	27
Steve Burks	NWE	1	34	0	34
Jerome Barkum	NYJ	2	28	0	22
Carl Garrett	NYJ	4	27	0	13
Darryl Stingley	NWE	1	25	0	25
John Riggins	NYJ	2	23	0	16

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NWE	29	163	2
NYJ	53	205	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NWE	15-30	273	2	4	2
NYJ	14-18	160	0	0	1

More Game Information On The New York Jets at New England Patriots

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• Weather: 38 degrees, relative humidity 43%, wind 17 mph, wind chill 28
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