New York Jets at New York Giants (December 27, 1987)

Game Recap

In a December 27 week 16 tussle, the Giants enjoyed a 20-7 victory against the Jets. The Giants scored 17 of their 20 points in the second quarter.

The Giants were led by Phil Simms who tossed in 264 yards passing, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions. Joe Morris had 132 yards rushing. Mark Bavaro finished with 109 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Jets, Ken O'Brien connected on 185 yards, zero interceptions. Johnny Hector ran for 1 TD.

The Giants finished with 420 total yards, 23 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets tallied 234 total yards, 13 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat New York JetsNYJ 20-7
• Date: Sunday, December 27, 1987
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• New York Giants Stats - Yards: 420, Turnovers: 0
• New York Jets Stats - Yards: 234, Turnovers: 0

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NYJ	7	0	0	0	7
NYG	0	17	3	0	20

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Phil Simms	NYG	20-39	264	2	0	25
Ken O'Brien	NYJ	19-34	185	0	0	26
Pat Ryan	NYJ	1-2	7	0	0	7
Jeff Rutledge	NYG	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Joe Morris	NYG	26	132	0	24
Johnny Hector	NYJ	16	46	1	14
Roger Vick	NYJ	5	19	0	8
Lee Rouson	NYG	6	11	0	8
Maurice Carthon	NYG	2	10	0	10
Tony Galbreath	NYG	1	3	0	3
Jeff Rutledge	NYG	1	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Mark Bavaro	NYG	6	109	1	25
Kurt Sohn	NYJ	4	58	0	26
Odessa Turner	NYG	3	51	1	0
Roger Vick	NYJ	4	45	0	18
Al Toon	NYJ	3	35	0	18
Johnny Hector	NYJ	6	34	0	10
Tony Galbreath	NYG	3	30	0	20
Maurice Carthon	NYG	3	22	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NYG	39	156	0
NYJ	24	68	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NYG	20-40	264	2	0	0
NYJ	20-36	192	0	0	3

More Game Information On The New York Jets at New York Giants

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• Weather: 35 degrees, relative humidity 61%, wind 11 mph, wind chill 27
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