Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants (October 12, 1980)

Game Recap


Week 6 in October during the 1980 NFL calendar had the 0 Philadelphia Eagles beat the homestanding New York Giants 31-16. The Giants had the lead after two quarters 16-3 but Eagles were the better team in the 0. The Eagles had a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter The Giants were blanked in the second.

The Eagles were guided by Ron Jaworski who threw for 212 yards in the air, 1 touchdown, 0 INTs, was 18 of 28 passing. Louie Giammona rumbled for 2 TDs.

For the Giants, Phil Simms tossed in 1 TD. Johnny Perkins caught 1 TD.

The Eagles tallied 329 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants registered 161 total yards, 13 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Philadelphia EaglesPHI defeat New York GiantsNYG 31-16
  • Date: Sunday, October 12, 1980
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Philadelphia Eagles Stats - Yards: 329, Turnovers: 2
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 161, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PHI 0 3 14 14 31
NYG 7 9 0 0 16

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Ron JaworskiPHI18-282121026
Phil SimmsNYG14-33911215

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Louie GiammonaPHI164226
Billy TaylorNYG142909
Billy CampfieldPHI112806
Perry HarringtonPHI424119
Bo MatthewsNYG82109
Phil SimmsNYG521113
Larry HeaterNYG418010

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Louie GiammonaPHI452026
Billy CampfieldPHI551024
Wally HenryPHI237022
Harold CarmichaelPHI330012
Charlie SmithPHI223014
Johnny PerkinsNYG220115
Danny PittmanNYG216013
Gary ShirkNYG21608

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NYG32821
PHI391243

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NYG14-3391123
PHI18-28212101

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