Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans Saints (October 1, 1978)

Game Recap

In a October 1 week 5 meeting, the Rams finished with a 26-20 win against the Saints. Rams were ahead 20-13 moving into the fourth quarter, and stayed firm at the end to win it by 6.

The Rams were guided by Pat Haden who connected on 1 TD. Willie Miller caught 1 TD.

For the Saints, Archie Manning threw for 208 pass yards, 3 TDs, was 17 of 27 passing.

The Rams registered 281 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Saints finished with 315 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 26-20
• Date: Sunday, October 1, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
• Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 281, Turnovers: 1
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
RAM	6	14	0	6	26
NOR	0	7	6	7	20

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Archie Manning	NOR	17-27	208	3	1	33
Pat Haden	RAM	10-21	167	1	1	50
Mike Strachan	NOR	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Cullen Bryant	RAM	19	79	0	11
Mike Strachan	NOR	16	62	0	12
Archie Manning	NOR	5	48	0	19
John Cappelletti	RAM	12	23	0	9
Tony Galbreath	NOR	8	23	0	12
Terry Nelson	RAM	1	14	0	14
Wes Chandler	NOR	2	10	0	10

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Henry Childs	NOR	4	67	0	25
Willie Miller	RAM	4	64	1	32
Tony Galbreath	NOR	6	61	1	33
Ike Harris	NOR	4	51	2	20
Terry Nelson	RAM	1	50	0	50
Ron Jessie	RAM	2	36	0	22
Wes Chandler	NOR	2	19	0	13
John Cappelletti	RAM	2	12	0	6

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NOR	31	143	0
RAM	33	124	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NOR	17-28	208	3	1	4
RAM	10-21	167	1	1	1

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