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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bobby Hebert | NOR | 16-26 | 171 | 1 | 0 | 23 | |
| Scott Campbell | ATL | 14-29 | 156 | 0 | 5 | 22 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Rueben Mayes | NOR | 19 | 112 | 0 | 23 | |
| Dalton Hilliard | NOR | 10 | 63 | 2 | 30 | |
| Gerald Riggs | ATL | 14 | 46 | 0 | 12 | |
| Mel Gray | NOR | 5 | 27 | 1 | 12 | |
| Bobby Hebert | NOR | 3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| Barry Word | NOR | 5 | 18 | 1 | 6 | |
| Floyd Dixon | ATL | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Stacey Bailey | ATL | 6 | 89 | 0 | 22 | |
| Mike Jones | NOR | 4 | 54 | 1 | 23 | |
| Hoby Brenner | NOR | 2 | 40 | 0 | 20 | |
| Aubrey Matthews | ATL | 3 | 32 | 0 | 12 | |
| Dalton Hilliard | NOR | 2 | 25 | 0 | 18 | |
| Eric Martin | NOR | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12 | |
| Floyd Dixon | ATL | 2 | 24 | 0 | 16 | |
| Rueben Mayes | NOR | 4 | 20 | 0 | 10 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 16 | 55 | 0 | | |
| NOR | 42 | 244 | 4 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 14-29 | 156 | 0 | 5 | 4 | |
| NOR | 16-26 | 171 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 54%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game: