Boston Patriots at New York Jets (October 27, 1968)

Game Recap

In a October 27 week 8 contest, the Jets completed a lopsided 48-14 win over the Patriots. After the Jets led after the second, the Jets moved ahead late and rolled to a comprehensive victory.

The Jets were guided by Joe Namath who connected on 179 yards passing. Billy Joe had 80 yards on the ground, 3 touchdowns. George Sauer had 84 yards receiving.

For the Patriots, Tom Sherman connected on 2 touchdowns, 0 picks. Jim Whalen finished with 113 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Jets tallied 356 total yards, 24 first downs, 3 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Patriots finished with 226 total yards, 8 first downs, 8 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Boston Patriots 48-14
• Date: Sunday, October 27, 1968
• Game Time Kickoff:
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 356, Turnovers: 3
• Boston Patriots Stats - Yards: 226, Turnovers: 8

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
BOS	0	0	0	14	14
NYJ	7	3	10	28	48

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Namath	NYJ	10-18	179	0	2	39
Tom Sherman	NWE	4-8	146	2	0	87
Mike Taliaferro	NWE	9-20	86	0	5	26
Babe Parilli	NYJ	1-2	10	0	0	10

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Billy Joe	NYJ	11	80	3	32
Matt Snell	NYJ	16	37	2	7
Bill Mathis	NYJ	10	28	0	12
R.C. Gamble	NWE	2	23	0	22
Emerson Boozer	NYJ	8	19	0	18
Jim Nance	NWE	6	14	0	10
Gene Thomas	NWE	9	7	0	4

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Jim Whalen	NWE	2	113	1	87
George Sauer	NYJ	5	84	0	25
Art Graham	NWE	4	54	0	17
Matt Snell	NYJ	1	39	0	39
Emerson Boozer	NYJ	2	35	0	23
Bob Scarpitto	NWE	1	33	1	33
Don Maynard	NYJ	2	21	0	19
Jim Nance	NWE	3	17	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NWE	17	44	0
NYJ	48	174	6

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NWE	13-28	232	2	5	0
NYJ	11-20	189	0	2	0

More Game Information On The Boston Patriots at New York Jets

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• Weather: 50 degrees, relative humidity 48%, wind 16 mph
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