New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (December 17, 1978)

Game Recap


In a week 16 meeting in Philadelphia, the Eagles pitched a 20-3 win over the Giants. Eagles took the in the first half 13-3 and held on in the second. The Giants were shut out in the second.

The Eagles were led by Wilbert Montgomery ran for 130 yards on the ground, 2 touchdowns.

For the Giants, Jim Robinson caught 86 yards receiving.

The Eagles ended up with 302 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 223 total yards, 11 first downs, 5 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Philadelphia EaglesPHI defeat New York GiantsNYG 20-3
  • Date: Sunday, December 17, 1978
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Philadelphia Eagles Stats - Yards: 302, Turnovers: 2
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 223, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYG 3 0 0 0 3
PHI 13 0 0 7 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Randy DeanNYG7-101260148
Joe PisarcikNYG10-19810233
Ron JaworskiPHI4-13720143
Dave JenningsNYG1-1-100-1

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wilbert MontgomeryPHI25130247
Mike HoganPHI22100018
Doug KotarNYG830012
Dan DoorninkNYG81805
Billy CampfieldPHI31004
Willie SpencerNYG1000
Louie GiammonaPHI1000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jim RobinsonNYG586048
Johnny PerkinsNYG585033
Harold CarmichaelPHI357043
Doug KotarNYG215013
Al DixonNYG215010
Wilbert MontgomeryPHI115015
Dan DoorninkNYG36010
Brian KelleyNYG1-10-1

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NYG18480
PHI522382

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NYG18-30206034
PHI4-1372011

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