NFL game summary for 10/31/1976:
Linebacker Larry Keller's interception and block of a Buffalo punt both set up scores leading to the Jets' second victory. Richard Todd hit David Knight with a 20-yard scoring pass following Keller's interception on the next series. Steve Poole returned the blocked punt seven yards for a second touchdown. The Bills came back to score two touchdowns, but a third drive was stopped by a fumble at the Jets' 5-yard line.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 126.3 (22) | 127.1 (22) | 253.4 (25) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 198.0 (26) | 175.0 (20) | 373.0 (25) | 12 | |
 | OFFENSE | 150.1 (12) | 157.0 (13) | 307.1 (13) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 192.4 (25) | 159.4 (12) | 351.9 (23) | 22 |
Line: Bills by 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets (2-6-0) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
| Buffalo Bills (2-6-0) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
( 7- 0) NYJ David Knight 20 yard pass from Richard Todd (Pat Leahy kick) (13- 0) NYJ Steve Poole 7 yard return of blocked punt (kick failed) (16- 0) NYJ Pat Leahy 20 yard field goal (16- 7) BUF Bob Chandler 11 yard pass from Gary Marangi (George Jakowenko kick) (16-14) BUF Bob Chandler 9 yard pass from Gary Marangi (George Jakowenko kick) (19-14) NYJ Pat Leahy 35 yard field goal
NYJ BUF
First Downs: 16 17
Rushes-yards: 33-155 48-224
Yards/rush: 4.7 4.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 6-20-87-2 10-30-116-3
Sacked-yards: 1-8 3-29
Net pass yards: 79 87
Net yards/pass: 3.8 2.6
Total net yards: 234 311
Total plays: 54 (61% run) 81 (59% run)
Yards/play: 4.3 3.8
Fumbles-lost: 5-2 3-2
Turnovers: 4 5
Penalties-yards: 4-35 7-68
Attendance: 41,285
Passing:
NYJ: Richard Todd, 6 of 20 for 87 yards and 1 TD (2 int) BUF: Gary Marangi, 10 of 30 for 116 yards and 2 TDs (3 int)
Rushing:
NYJ: Clark Gaines, 24 for 119 yards; Louie Giammona, 4 for 1 yard; Richard Todd, 3 for 7 yards; Bob Gresham, 2 for 28 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 29 for 166 yards; Jeff Kinney, 9 for 33 yards; Eddie Ray, 4 for 11 yards; Gary Marangi, 4 for 7 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 7 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: Louie Giammona, 2 for 44 yards; Clark Gaines, 2 for 14 yards; David Knight, 1 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Lou Piccone, 1 for 9 yards BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 58 yards and 2 TDs; John Holland, 1 for 31 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 28 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for -1 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Keith Denson, 2 for 45 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 26 yards BUF: Tom Ruud, 2 for 29 yards; Keith Moody, 1 for 27 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Louie Giammona, 3 for 36 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 5 for 33 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Larry Keller, 1 for 31 yards; Rich Sowells, 1 for 19 yards; Ed Taylor, 1 for 0 yards BUF: Mario Clark, 1 for 0 yards; Tony Greene, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Duane Carrell, 6 for 231 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 7 for 299 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 2/2
NYJ: Richard Todd, 6 of 20 for 87 yards and 1 TD (2 int) BUF: Gary Marangi, 10 of 30 for 116 yards and 2 TDs (3 int)
Rushing:
NYJ: Clark Gaines, 24 for 119 yards; Louie Giammona, 4 for 1 yard; Richard Todd, 3 for 7 yards; Bob Gresham, 2 for 28 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 29 for 166 yards; Jeff Kinney, 9 for 33 yards; Eddie Ray, 4 for 11 yards; Gary Marangi, 4 for 7 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 7 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: Louie Giammona, 2 for 44 yards; Clark Gaines, 2 for 14 yards; David Knight, 1 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Lou Piccone, 1 for 9 yards BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 58 yards and 2 TDs; John Holland, 1 for 31 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 28 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for -1 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Keith Denson, 2 for 45 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 26 yards BUF: Tom Ruud, 2 for 29 yards; Keith Moody, 1 for 27 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Louie Giammona, 3 for 36 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 5 for 33 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Larry Keller, 1 for 31 yards; Rich Sowells, 1 for 19 yards; Ed Taylor, 1 for 0 yards BUF: Mario Clark, 1 for 0 yards; Tony Greene, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Duane Carrell, 6 for 231 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 7 for 299 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 2/2