Game Recap
In a December 7 week 12 match-up, the Giants completed a 49-6 victory against the Cardinals. After the Giants led at the end of two, the Giants poured it on late and cruised to an easy victory.
The Giants were led by Fran Tarkenton who had 252 yards, 4 touchdowns, zero INTs, was 19 of 31 passing. Ernie Koy ran for 1 touchdown. Homer Jones had 110 receiving yards.
For the Cardinals, connected on 0 interceptions.
The Giants ended with 517 total yards, 33 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals tallied 181 total yards, 10 first downs, 4 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New York GiantsNYG defeat St. Louis Cardinals 49-6
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 1969
- Game Time Kickoff:
- New York Giants Stats - Yards: 517, Turnovers: 2
- St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 181, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| STL |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| NYG |
7 |
14 |
21 |
7 |
49 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | NYG | 19-31 | 252 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Hart | STL | 9-21 | 130 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Gary Wood | NYG | 5-8 | 60 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charley Johnson | STL | 3-10 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ernie Koy | NYG | 11 | 45 | 1 | 0 | |
| John Fuqua | NYG | 5 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior Coffey | NYG | 12 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Morrison | NYG | 8 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fran Tarkenton | NYG | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charley Johnson | STL | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| MacArthur Lane | STL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Homer Jones | NYG | 6 | 110 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Morrison | NYG | 7 | 96 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jackie Smith | STL | 3 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Gilliam | STL | 3 | 66 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dave Dunaway | NYG | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Herrmann | NYG | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dave Williams | STL | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
| Butch Wilson | NYG | 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NYG | 39 | 190 | 2 | | |
| STL | 17 | 45 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NYG | 25-40 | 327 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| STL | 12-31 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The St. Louis Cardinals at New York Giants
- Attendance:
- Weather: 34 degrees, relative humidity 46%, wind 10 mph, wind chill 26
- Time of Game:
