Baltimore Colts at New York Giants (December 16, 1979)

Game Recap


In a December week 16 contest, the Colts finished with a lopsided 31-7 win against the Giants. The Giants were held scoreless in the first two quarters as the Colts dominated building a 17-0 lead.

The Colts were led by who finished with 0 INTs.

For the Giants, Phil Simms finished with 1 TD, 4 INTs. Billy Taylor rumbled for 87 yards rushing.

The Colts registered 387 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 195 total yards, 10 first downs, 5 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Baltimore Colts defeat New York GiantsNYG 31-7
  • Date: Sunday, December 16, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Baltimore Colts Stats - Yards: 387, Turnovers: 2
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 195, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
BAL 10 7 7 7 31
NYG 0 0 7 0 7

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Greg LandryBAL17-241761132
Phil SimmsNYG7-14671418
Randy DeanNYG0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Billy TaylorNYG1587031
Doug KotarNYG1167031
Joe WashingtonBAL1758014
Roosevelt LeaksBAL646117
Ben GarryBAL637014
Don McCauleyBAL83229
Greg LandryBAL421017

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Mike SianiBAL563119
Reese McCallBAL256032
Joe WashingtonBAL432017
Johnny PerkinsNYG223016
Doug KotarNYG118018
Jim RobinsonNYG115015
Glenn DoughtyBAL31305
Don McCauleyBAL1808

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BAL502113
NYG281630

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BAL17-24176110
NYG7-1567144

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