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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe NamathNYJ10-181790239
Tom ShermanNWE4-81462087
Mike TaliaferroNWE9-20860526
Babe ParilliNYJ1-2100010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Billy JoeNYJ1180332
Matt SnellNYJ163727
Bill MathisNYJ1028012
R.C. GambleNWE223022
Emerson BoozerNYJ819018
Jim NanceNWE614010
Gene ThomasNWE9704

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jim WhalenNWE2113187
George SauerNYJ584025
Art GrahamNWE454017
Matt SnellNYJ139039
Emerson BoozerNYJ235023
Bob ScarpittoNWE133133
Don MaynardNYJ221019
Jim NanceNWE317010

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE17440
NYJ481746

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE13-28232250
NYJ11-20189020

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