New York Jets at New England Patriots (October 18, 1976)

Game Recap


In a week 6 contest, the Patriots authored a dominant 41-7 victory against the Jets. The Jets were held scoreless going into halftime as the Patriots dominated building a 20-0 lead.

The Patriots were led by Steve Grogan who tossed in 182 yards in the air, 1 touchdown, was 14 of 23 passing. Steve Grogan ran for 103 rushing yards, 1 TD. Andy Johnson caught 1 TD.

For the Jets, Joe Namath finished with 1 TD, was 16 of 27 passing.

The Patriots finished with 475 total yards, 29 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets ended with 309 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat New York JetsNYJ 41-7
  • Date: Monday, October 18, 1976
  • Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 475, Turnovers: 1
  • New York Jets Stats - Yards: 309, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYJ 0 0 7 0 7
NWE 7 13 21 0 41

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve GroganNWE14-231821123
Joe NamathNYJ16-271351121
Richard ToddNYJ9-19870018
Tom OwenNWE0-20000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Steve GroganNWE7103141
Sam CunninghamNWE1683114
Jess PhillipsNWE369046
Andy JohnsonNWE115419
Steve DavisNYJ845014
Greg ButtleNYJ126026
Ed MarinaroNYJ418012

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Louie GiammonaNYJ452021
Clark GainesNYJ644112
Russ FrancisNWE241023
Andy JohnsonNWE441115
Bob GreshamNYJ536013
Randy VatahaNWE234021
Sam CunninghamNWE228018
Rich CasterNYJ121021

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE473304
NYJ251160

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE14-25182113
NYJ25-46222114

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