New York Giants at Houston Oilers (December 8, 1985)

Game Recap


In a week 14 collision, the Giants got a 35-14 win over the Oilers. The Giants were ahead after the second quarter 35-14 and coasted to a straightforward win.

The Giants were guided by Phil Simms who threw for 234 yards passing, 2 touchdowns. Joe Morris ran for 129 yards on the ground, 3 TDs.

For the Oilers, connected on 0 INTs.

The Giants finished with 432 total yards, 25 first downs, 2 turnovers and 13 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Oilers registered 320 total yards, 18 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat Houston Oilers 35-14
  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 1985
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 432, Turnovers: 2
  • Houston Oilers Stats - Yards: 320, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYG 14 21 0 0 35
HOU 0 14 0 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Warren MoonHOU26-473302247
Phil SimmsNYG13-242342142
Mike MoroskiHOU0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Joe MorrisNYG25129323
George AdamsNYG113909
Tony GalbreathNYG213013
Mike RozierHOU41307
Maurice CarthonNYG41206
Butch WoolfolkHOU2707
Rob CarpenterNYG3402

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Tim SmithHOU7120127
Drew HillHOU6103047
Byron WilliamsNYG367042
Bobby JohnsonNYG264142
Jamie WilliamsHOU552120
Butch WoolfolkHOU73609
George AdamsNYG331019
Tony GalbreathNYG125025

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
HOU7220
NYG461983

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
HOU26-48330223
NYG13-24234210

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