Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (October 10, 1976)

Game Recap


In a October week 5 collision, the Jets scored a tight 17-14 win over the Bills. The Bills were held scoreless going into halftime as the Jets dominated building a 14-0 lead.

The Jets were guided by Richard Todd who tossed in zero picks. Ed Marinaro rumbled for 119 rush yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Bills,

The Jets ended up with 270 total yards, 20 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills tallied 205 total yards, 11 first downs, 5 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York JetsNYJ defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 17-14
  • Date: Sunday, October 10, 1976
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 270, Turnovers: 4
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 205, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
BUF 0 0 7 7 14
NYJ 7 7 0 3 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe FergusonBUF8-1864010
Richard ToddNYJ4-11580021
Gary MarangiBUF3-640000
Joe NamathNYJ3-1121110

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Ed MarinaroNYJ31119112
O.J. SimpsonBUF1553011
Jeff KinneyBUF1149015
Steve DavisNYJ945018
Louie GiammonaNYJ444035
Gary MarangiBUF41910
Joe FergusonBUF2400

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Rich CasterNYJ453019
O.J. SimpsonBUF539011
Paul SeymourBUF334017
Bob ChandlerBUF224016
David KnightNYJ121021
Emmett EdwardsBUF1707
Steve DavisNYJ1303
Richard OsborneNYJ1212

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF331251
NYJ512071

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF11-24104013
NYJ7-2279113

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