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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve GroganNWE15-302732440
Joe NamathNYJ14-181600022

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
John RigginsNYJ20152242
Don CalhounNWE15103138
Andy JohnsonNWE1259017
Carl GarrettNYJ142016
Steve DavisNYJ71807
Bob GreshamNYJ515016
Joe NamathNYJ1202

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Randy VatahaNWE6149240
Rich CasterNYJ463022
Andy JohnsonNWE340027
Steve BurksNWE134034
Jerome BarkumNYJ228022
Carl GarrettNYJ427013
Darryl StingleyNWE125025
John RigginsNYJ223016

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE291632
NYJ532053

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE15-30273242
NYJ14-18160001

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