1987 Super Bowl New York Giants vs Denver Broncos (January 25) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a January 25 Super Bowl collision, the Giants scored a 39-20 win against the Broncos to claim the title. The Broncos had the lead at the half 10-9 but Giants played better in the 0. The Giants scored 17 in the third,

The Giants were led by Phil Simms who tossed in 268 passing yards in the air, 3 TDs, zero picks, was 22 of 25 passing. Joe Morris rumbled for 1 TD.

For the Broncos, John Elway connected on 304 yards, 1 touchdown, was 22 of 37 passing. John Elway ran for 1 touchdown. Vance Johnson had 121 yards receiving, 1 TD.



Notes

  • Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat Denver BroncosDEN 39-20
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 1987
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 399, Turnovers: 0
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 372, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYG 7 2 17 13 39
DEN 10 0 0 10 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
John ElwayDEN22-373041154
Phil SimmsNYG22-252683044
Gary KubiakDEN4-4480023

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Joe MorrisNYG2067111
John ElwayDEN627110
Phil SimmsNYG325022
Lee RousonNYG322018
Gerald WillhiteDEN419011
Tony GalbreathNYG41707
Steve SewellDEN34012

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Vance JohnsonDEN5121154
Stacy RobinsonNYG362036
Steve WatsonDEN254031
Mark JacksonDEN351024
Mark BavaroNYG451117
Phil McConkeyNYG250144
Lionel ManuelNYG343017
Gerald WillhiteDEN539011

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN19521
NYG381362

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN26-41352114
NYG22-25268301

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