Joe Namath vs New England Patriots
Joe Namath's rivalry moments with the Patriots, as recorded in Jets history.
Joe Namath was the quarterback for the New York Jets during the AFL years and into the 1970s, playing a key role in the Jets–Patriots rivalry.
Quick Facts
- League
- AFL; NFL Merger Period
- Division
- AFL East (later AFC East)
- Jets captain
- Joe Namath
- Patriots status
- Divisional Rival
- Stadium context
- Shea Stadium vs. Schaefer Municipal Stadium
Lore & Background
In the 1966 tie game, Namath threw two touchdowns to help the Jets come back from a 24–7 deficit. Later that season, he threw three touchdown passes, including a 77-yard strike to George Sauer Jr., in a 38–28 win. On November 21, 1976, Namath threw six interceptions in a 38–24 loss. On October 13, 1974, Bob Geddes ran back a Namath interception for a 23-yard touchdown. On November 17, 1974, Namath threw two touchdowns in a 21–16 win.
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