The New York Jets, formerly known as the Honey Badgers, managed to win their first game of the season against the Buffalo Bills 21-13, but in the process New York lost their starting TE, Jerome Barkum. The versatile TE came up lame after hauling in a 15 yard strike (lob) from QB Richard Todd.

Following the play Barkum immediately hobbled on one leg to the sideline, where he crashed onto a player bench. Trainers quickly attended to Barkum. After probing around Barkum`s ankle area for a few minutes the trainers called for the injury cart. Barkum was cheered on by the fans, as he lay grimacing. Barkum`s worst fears were realized hours later, as the team announced after the game that Barkum would be lost for the season with a ruptured achilles. Barkum had 4 catches for 56 yards and a TD on the fledgling season.