Game Recap
In a October 6 week 5 clash, the Saints posted a 23-21 victory over the Eagles. Saints led 20-7 going into the deciding quarter, and hung on at the end to win it by 2. The Eagles had a 14-3 cushion in the last quarter.
The Saints were guided by Dave Wilson who threw for 1 touchdown, was 15 of 24 passing.
For the Eagles, Ron Jaworski had 274 pass yards, 3 TDs. Earnest Jackson rumbled for 83 yards rushing. John Spagnola had 124 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns, 12 catches.
The Saints tallied 217 total yards, 12 first downs, 2 turnovers and 14 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Eagles finished with 363 total yards, 24 first downs, 5 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Philadelphia EaglesPHI 23-21
- Date: Sunday, October 6, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 217, Turnovers: 2
- Philadelphia Eagles Stats - Yards: 363, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| PHI |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
| NOR |
10 |
10 |
0 |
3 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Jaworski | PHI | 23-40 | 274 | 3 | 2 | 31 | |
| Dave Wilson | NOR | 15-24 | 175 | 1 | 1 | 31 | |
| Randall Cunningham | PHI | 2-7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 9 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earnest Jackson | PHI | 22 | 83 | 0 | 14 | |
| Wayne Wilson | NOR | 17 | 61 | 0 | 10 | |
| Tyrone Anthony | NOR | 4 | 20 | 0 | 8 | |
| Randall Cunningham | PHI | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Michael Haddix | PHI | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Herman Hunter | PHI | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Dave Wilson | NOR | 3 | -10 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Spagnola | PHI | 12 | 124 | 2 | 22 | |
| Mike Quick | PHI | 5 | 77 | 1 | 25 | |
| Eric Martin | NOR | 3 | 49 | 0 | 18 | |
| Hoby Brenner | NOR | 3 | 42 | 0 | 18 | |
| Gregg Garrity | PHI | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31 | |
| Eugene Goodlow | NOR | 1 | 31 | 1 | 31 | |
| Michael Haddix | PHI | 4 | 27 | 0 | 13 | |
| Larry Hardy | NOR | 1 | 22 | 0 | 22 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NOR | 24 | 71 | 0 | | |
| PHI | 25 | 107 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NOR | 15-24 | 175 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| PHI | 25-47 | 280 | 3 | 4 | 3 | |
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