New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers (October 15, 1978)

Game Recap

In a October 15 week 7 contest in San Francisco, the Saints finished with a 14-7 victory over the 49ers. The 49ers were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Saints dominated building a 14-0 lead.

The Saints were led by Archie Manning who had 1 touchdown, zero INTs. Tony Galbreath ran for 82 yards on the ground.

For the 49ers, Steve DeBerg finished with 1 touchdown. Freddie Solomon finished with 70 receiving yards, 1 TD.

The Saints finished with 206 total yards, 12 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The 49ers ended up with 175 total yards, 12 first downs, 6 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 14-7
• Date: Sunday, October 15, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 206, Turnovers: 0
• San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 175, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NOR	7	7	0	0	14
SFO	0	0	0	7	7

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Steve DeBerg	SFO	16-37	147	1	2	23
Archie Manning	NOR	2-4	31	1	0	16

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Tony Galbreath	NOR	18	82	0	17
Chuck Muncie	NOR	18	50	0	8
O.J. Simpson	SFO	17	37	0	9
Mike Strachan	NOR	15	33	1	7
Greg Boykin	SFO	9	32	0	15
Archie Manning	NOR	3	10	0	0
Paul Hofer	SFO	1	5	0	5

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Freddie Solomon	SFO	5	70	1	23
Greg Boykin	SFO	4	27	0	11
Elmo Boyd	SFO	2	25	0	18
Chuck Muncie	NOR	1	16	0	16
Ike Harris	NOR	1	15	1	15
Ken MacAfee	SFO	2	11	0	7
Paul Seal	SFO	1	8	0	8
O.J. Simpson	SFO	2	6	0	7

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NOR	55	175	1
SFO	27	74	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NOR	2-4	31	1	0	0
SFO	16-37	147	1	2	4

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers

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• Weather: 58 degrees, relative humidity 86%, wind 15 mph
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