Game Recap
In a October week 9 match-up in Miami, the Dolphins enjoyed a comprehensive 27-7 win against the Packers. The Packers were held scoreless in the first two quarters as the Dolphins dominated building a 13-0 lead.
The Dolphins were led by Bob Griese who finished with 287 yards passing, 1 touchdown, zero picks, was 18 of 27 passing. Duriel Harris caught 180 receiving yards, 1 TD, 10 receptions.
For the Packers, David Whitehurst had 1 TD. Paul Coffman caught 116 receiving yards, 1 TD.
The Dolphins registered 475 total yards, 28 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Packers finished with 196 total yards, 9 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 27-7
- Date: Sunday, October 28, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 475, Turnovers: 1
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 196, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| GNB |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
| MIA |
0 |
13 |
14 |
0 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 18-27 | 287 | 1 | 0 | 37 | |
| David Whitehurst | GNB | 10-17 | 163 | 1 | 1 | 78 | |
| Lynn Dickey | GNB | 2-3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Guy Benjamin | MIA | 1-1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Davis | MIA | 14 | 75 | 0 | 17 | |
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 16 | 54 | 1 | 7 | |
| Terdell Middleton | GNB | 8 | 34 | 0 | 16 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 6 | 28 | 0 | 8 | |
| Norm Bulaich | MIA | 5 | 23 | 1 | 9 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 6 | 19 | 0 | 5 | |
| Delvin Williams | MIA | 9 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Duriel Harris | MIA | 10 | 180 | 1 | 37 | |
| Paul Coffman | GNB | 5 | 116 | 1 | 78 | |
| Nat Moore | MIA | 3 | 63 | 0 | 32 | |
| Bruce Hardy | MIA | 3 | 38 | 0 | 14 | |
| Aundra Thompson | GNB | 2 | 23 | 0 | 15 | |
| Gary Davis | MIA | 2 | 21 | 0 | 11 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 3 | 20 | 0 | 10 | |
| Terdell Middleton | GNB | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 14 | 53 | 0 | | |
| MIA | 50 | 195 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 12-20 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| MIA | 19-28 | 304 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins
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- Weather: 75 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 13 mph
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