Washington Redskins at New York Giants (October 22, 1978)

Game Recap

In a week 8 tussle, the Giants scored a 17-6 victory against the Redskins. Giants took the entering halftime 17-6 and held on in the second. The Redskins were shut out in the final 30 minutes.

The Giants were guided by Joe Pisarcik who threw for 1 touchdown, zero interceptions.

For the Redskins,

The Giants ended with 284 total yards, 12 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Redskins finished with 283 total yards, 15 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat Washington Redskins 17-6
• Date: Sunday, October 22, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Giants Stats - Yards: 284, Turnovers: 0
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 283, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
WAS	0	6	0	0	6
NYG	10	7	0	0	17

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Theismann	WAS	15-38	169	0	3	34
Joe Pisarcik	NYG	3-10	111	1	0	46
Mike Bragg	WAS	1-1	13	0	0	13

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	WAS	18	78	0	13
Bobby Hammond	NYG	15	65	0	18
Doug Kotar	NYG	10	49	0	31
Larry Csonka	NYG	13	43	0	6
Joe Theismann	WAS	3	19	0	0
Billy Taylor	NYG	5	18	0	7
Tony Green	WAS	3	12	0	10

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Tony Green	WAS	2	48	0	34
James Thompson	NYG	1	46	0	46
Jim Robinson	NYG	1	43	1	43
Danny Buggs	WAS	4	34	0	16
Clarence Harmon	WAS	2	29	0	22
John Riggins	WAS	3	28	0	12
Willie Spencer	NYG	1	22	0	22
John McDaniel	WAS	2	17	0	9

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NYG	45	179	1
WAS	31	118	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NYG	3-10	111	1	0	1
WAS	16-39	182	0	3	2

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