New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars (September 7, 1997)

Game Recap


In a September 7 week 2 meeting in Jacksonville, the Jaguars enjoyed a 40-13 victory against the Giants. The Jaguars led at the half 20-7 and maintained control in the second half 20 6.

The Jaguars were led by Steve Matthews who had 252 yards passing in the air, zero INTs, was 23 of 35 passing. Natrone Means ran for 85 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns. Jimmy Smith had 117 yards receiving.

For the Giants, Dave Brown finished with 182 pass yards, 1 touchdown. Tiki Barber rumbled for 1 touchdown.

The Jaguars ended up with 375 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 6 of 17 on third downs. The Giants finished with 206 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 2 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Jacksonville JaguarsJAX defeat New York GiantsNYG 40-13
  • Date: Sunday, September 7, 1997
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Jacksonville Jaguars Stats - Yards: 375, Turnovers: 1
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 206, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYG 7 0 6 0 13
JAX 0 20 3 17 40

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve MatthewsJAX23-352520043
Dave BrownNYG16-351821129

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Natrone MeansJAX2485218
James StewartJAX924212
Tiki BarberNYG111718
Charles WayNYG416013
Steve MatthewsJAX110010
Tyrone WheatleyNYG1606
Ty HallockJAX1202

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jimmy SmithJAX8117041
Keenan McCardellJAX471043
Tiki BarberNYG343029
Chris CallowayNYG339119
Tyrone WheatleyNYG439016
Ike HilliardNYG123023
Natrone MeansJAX120020
Amani ToomerNYG119019

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
JAX391234
NYG16391

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
JAX23-35252001
NYG16-35182112

More Game Information On The New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars

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  • Weather: 79 degrees, relative humidity 66%, wind 10 mph
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