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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve DeBergSFO16-371471223
Archie ManningNOR2-4311016

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Tony GalbreathNOR1882017
Chuck MuncieNOR185008
O.J. SimpsonSFO173709
Mike StrachanNOR153317
Greg BoykinSFO932015
Archie ManningNOR31000
Paul HoferSFO1505

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Freddie SolomonSFO570123
Greg BoykinSFO427011
Elmo BoydSFO225018
Chuck MuncieNOR116016
Ike HarrisNOR115115
Ken MacAfeeSFO21107
Paul SealSFO1808
O.J. SimpsonSFO2607

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NOR551751
SFO27740

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NOR2-431100
SFO16-37147124

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