Game Recap
In a December 8 week 13 match-up, the Eagles completed a 29-17 victory against the Saints. The Saints had the lead moving into into the fourth quarter 17-15 when Eagles made a comeback for the win, outscoring the Saints 14-0.
The Eagles were guided by Norm Snead who finished with 181 passing yards in the air, 3 touchdowns. Tom Woodeshick had 122 rushing yards, 1 TD. Gary Ballman finished with 1 TD.
For the Saints, Billy Kilmer tossed in 210 passing yards, 1 TD, was 19 of 32 passing. Jimmy Hester finished with 94 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
The Eagles finished with 318 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Saints ended up with 311 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Philadelphia EaglesPHI defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 29-17
- Date: Sunday, December 8, 1968
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Philadelphia Eagles Stats - Yards: 318, Turnovers: 2
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NOR |
7 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
| PHI |
0 |
13 |
2 |
14 |
29 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Kilmer | NOR | 19-32 | 210 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Norm Snead | PHI | 10-18 | 181 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ronnie Lee South | NOR | 1-1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Barrington | NOR | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tom Woodeshick | PHI | 18 | 122 | 1 | 0 | |
| Don McCall | NOR | 11 | 49 | 0 | 0 | |
| Izzy Lang | PHI | 7 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Kilmer | NOR | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tony Lorick | NOR | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Barrington | NOR | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ernie Wheelwright | NOR | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jimmy Hester | NOR | 7 | 94 | 1 | 0 | |
| Danny Abramowicz | NOR | 6 | 79 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Ballman | PHI | 2 | 62 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tom Woodeshick | PHI | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Hawkins | PHI | 3 | 44 | 2 | 0 | |
| Dave Parks | NOR | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fred Hill | PHI | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Izzy Lang | PHI | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NOR | 32 | 109 | 1 | | |
| PHI | 25 | 151 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NOR | 20-34 | 216 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| PHI | 10-18 | 181 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles
- Attendance:
- Weather: 31 degrees, relative humidity 49%, wind 16 mph, wind chill 19
- Time of Game:
