New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (November 1, 1987)

Game Recap


In a November 1 week 8 match-up in Atlanta, the Saints pitched a comprehensive 38-0 victory over the Falcons. The Saints completed a shutout.

The Saints were led by Bobby Hebert who connected on 1 TD, zero INTs, was 16 of 26 passing. Rueben Mayes had 112 yards on the ground. Mike Jones finished with 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, Scott Campbell connected on 5 INTs. Stacey Bailey caught 89 yards receiving.

The Saints registered 410 total yards, 29 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons registered 183 total yards, 12 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 38-0
  • Date: Sunday, November 1, 1987
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 410, Turnovers: 0
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 183, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NOR 14 7 3 14 38
ATL 0 0 0 0 0

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bobby HebertNOR16-261711023
Scott CampbellATL14-291560522

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Rueben MayesNOR19112023
Dalton HilliardNOR1063230
Gerald RiggsATL1446012
Mel GrayNOR527112
Bobby HebertNOR32400
Barry WordNOR51816
Floyd DixonATL1707

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Stacey BaileyATL689022
Mike JonesNOR454123
Hoby BrennerNOR240020
Aubrey MatthewsATL332012
Dalton HilliardNOR225018
Eric MartinNOR224012
Floyd DixonATL224016
Rueben MayesNOR420010

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL16550
NOR422444

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL14-29156054
NOR16-26171101

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