Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants (October 7, 1979)

Game Recap


In a October 7 week 6 contest, the Giants posted a 17-14 victory over the Buccaneers. The Giants tallied 14 of their 17 points in the second quarter.

The Giants were led by Phil Simms who had zero INTs. Billy Taylor rumbled for 148 yards rushing, 2 TDs.

For the Buccaneers, Doug Williams tossed in 182 yards, 2 TDs. Isaac Hagins finished with 77 yards receiving.

The Giants tallied 220 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Buccaneers ended up with 273 total yards, 15 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 17-14
  • Date: Sunday, October 7, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 220, Turnovers: 1
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 273, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
TAM 0 7 0 7 14
NYG 0 14 0 3 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Doug WilliamsTAM14-381822331
Phil SimmsNYG6-12370010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Billy TaylorNYG33148227
Johnny DavisTAM740018
Ricky BellTAM1235022
Ken JohnsonNYG92105
Emery MooreheadNYG41306
Doug KotarNYG41009
Rick BernsTAM1909

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Isaac HaginsTAM377031
Jimmie GilesTAM543113
Larry MuckerTAM231117
Gary ShirkNYG215010
Ricky BellTAM213010
Jerry EckwoodTAM111011
Ken JohnsonNYG21108
Rick BernsTAM1707

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NYG542022
TAM27910

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NYG6-1237002
TAM14-38182230

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