NFL game summary for 11/05/1972:
The Redskins' powerful defense nullified the Jets' offense and Washington remained atop the Eastern Division race in the NFC in a game marked by New York mistakes. Joe Namath was sacked three times. Three interceptions were executed by Washington, including a 41-yard TD by linebacker Chris Hanburger. A Namath fumble was recovered by ex-Jet DE Verlon Biggs for another TD. The pace-setting RB Larry Brown was limited to 48 yards rushing but took a screen pass from Billy Kilmer and went 89 yards.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 159.0 (8) | 159.1 (13) | 318.1 (6) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 106.0 (3) | 180.3 (21) | 286.3 (15) | 17 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.4 (6) | 218.9 (1) | 381.3 (1) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 123.6 (9) | 221.6 (26) | 345.1 (24) | 15 |
Line: Redskins by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (7-1-0) | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| New York Jets (5-3-0) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
( 7- 0) WAS Roy Jefferson 45 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
( 7- 7) NYJ John Riggins 1 yard rush (Bobby Howfield kick)
( 7-10) NYJ Bobby Howfield 13 yard field goal
(14-10) WAS Charley Taylor 70 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
(21-10) WAS Chris Hanburger 41 yard interception return (Curt Knight kick)
(28-10) WAS Larry Brown 89 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
(28-17) NYJ Don Maynard 15 yard pass from Joe Namath (Bobby Howfield kick)
(35-17) WAS Verlon Biggs 16 yard fumble return (Curt Knight kick)
WAS NYJ
First Downs: 7 19
Rushes-yards: 28-89 29-106
Yards/rush: 3.2 3.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 7-16-222-1 15-28-148-3
Sacked-yards: 0-0 3-32
Net pass yards: 222 116
Net yards/pass: 13.9 3.7
Total net yards: 311 222
Total plays: 44 (63% run) 60 (48% run)
Yards/play: 7.1 3.7
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 1-1
Turnovers: 2 4
Penalties-yards: 11-121 2-30
Attendance: 62,692
Passing:
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 7 of 16 for 222 yards and 3 TDs (1 int) NYJ: Joe Namath, 15 of 28 for 148 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Larry Brown, 16 for 48 yards; Charlie Harraway, 9 for 33 yards; Bob Brunet, 2 for 4 yards; George Nock, 1 for 4 yards NYJ: John Riggins, 20 for 85 yards and 1 TD; Emerson Boozer, 7 for 24 yards; Joe Namath, 1 for 2 yards; Eddie Bell, 1 for -5 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Larry Brown, 3 for 96 yards and 1 TD; Charley Taylor, 2 for 75 yards and 1 TD; Roy Jefferson, 1 for 45 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Harraway, 1 for 6 yards NYJ: Rich Caster, 5 for 70 yards; John Riggins, 4 for 22 yards; Eddie Bell, 3 for 14 yards; Don Maynard, 2 for 33 yards and 1 TD; Emerson Boozer, 1 for 9 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Bob Brunet, 2 for 50 yards; Speedy Duncan, 2 for 47 yards NYJ: Phil Wise, 3 for 72 yards; Chris Farasopoulos, 1 for 23 yards; Rocky Turner, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Speedy Duncan, 2 for 12 yards; Ted Vactor, 1 for 1 yard NYJ: Chris Farasopoulos, 2 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Chris Hanburger, 2 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Harold McLinton, 1 for 19 yards NYJ: Gus Hollomon, 1 for 25 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 6 for 229 yards NYJ: Steve O'Neal, 7 for 272 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Curt Knight, 0/1 NYJ: Bobby Howfield, 1/2
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 7 of 16 for 222 yards and 3 TDs (1 int) NYJ: Joe Namath, 15 of 28 for 148 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Larry Brown, 16 for 48 yards; Charlie Harraway, 9 for 33 yards; Bob Brunet, 2 for 4 yards; George Nock, 1 for 4 yards NYJ: John Riggins, 20 for 85 yards and 1 TD; Emerson Boozer, 7 for 24 yards; Joe Namath, 1 for 2 yards; Eddie Bell, 1 for -5 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Larry Brown, 3 for 96 yards and 1 TD; Charley Taylor, 2 for 75 yards and 1 TD; Roy Jefferson, 1 for 45 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Harraway, 1 for 6 yards NYJ: Rich Caster, 5 for 70 yards; John Riggins, 4 for 22 yards; Eddie Bell, 3 for 14 yards; Don Maynard, 2 for 33 yards and 1 TD; Emerson Boozer, 1 for 9 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Bob Brunet, 2 for 50 yards; Speedy Duncan, 2 for 47 yards NYJ: Phil Wise, 3 for 72 yards; Chris Farasopoulos, 1 for 23 yards; Rocky Turner, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Speedy Duncan, 2 for 12 yards; Ted Vactor, 1 for 1 yard NYJ: Chris Farasopoulos, 2 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Chris Hanburger, 2 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Harold McLinton, 1 for 19 yards NYJ: Gus Hollomon, 1 for 25 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 6 for 229 yards NYJ: Steve O'Neal, 7 for 272 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Curt Knight, 0/1 NYJ: Bobby Howfield, 1/2