Game Recap
In a November 22 week 11 tussle, the Saints pitched a 23-14 victory against the Giants. The Giants had the edge heading into into the deciding quarter 14-13 when Saints got on top for the win, outscoring the Giants 10-0.
The Saints were guided by Bobby Hebert who threw for 194 pass yards, 1 touchdown, was 17 of 27 passing. Rueben Mayes ran for 84 yards on the ground. Dalton Hilliard finished with 81 yards receiving.
For the Giants, Jeff Rutledge finished with 264 passing yards, 2 TDs, 5 interceptions. Stephen Baker had 100 receiving yards, 1 TD.
The Saints tallied 278 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 298 total yards, 16 first downs, 7 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat New York GiantsNYG 23-14
- Date: Sunday, November 22, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 278, Turnovers: 2
- New York Giants Stats - Yards: 298, Turnovers: 7
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYG |
0 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
| NOR |
3 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jeff Rutledge | NYG | 20-36 | 264 | 2 | 5 | 46 | |
| Bobby Hebert | NOR | 17-27 | 194 | 1 | 1 | 24 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Rueben Mayes | NOR | 24 | 84 | 0 | 22 | |
| Lee Rouson | NYG | 8 | 35 | 0 | 7 | |
| Barry Word | NOR | 6 | 21 | 1 | 6 | |
| George Adams | NYG | 7 | 19 | 0 | 7 | |
| Tony Galbreath | NYG | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Dalton Hilliard | NOR | 5 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jeff Rutledge | NYG | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Stephen Baker | NYG | 4 | 100 | 1 | 46 | |
| Dalton Hilliard | NOR | 8 | 81 | 0 | 16 | |
| Lonzell Hill | NOR | 3 | 53 | 0 | 24 | |
| George Adams | NYG | 6 | 44 | 0 | 16 | |
| Mark Bavaro | NYG | 3 | 43 | 1 | 22 | |
| Lionel Manuel | NYG | 3 | 36 | 0 | 17 | |
| Lee Rouson | NYG | 3 | 34 | 0 | 21 | |
| Eric Martin | NOR | 2 | 33 | 1 | 22 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NOR | 37 | 103 | 1 | | |
| NYG | 17 | 75 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NOR | 17-27 | 194 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| NYG | 20-36 | 264 | 2 | 5 | 5 | |
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