Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (October 12, 1997)

Game Recap

In a week 7 contest, the Falcons enjoyed a 23-17 win over the Saints. Falcons had the lead 23-3 moving into the last quarter, and stayed composed at the end to win it by 6. The Saints had a 14-0 lead in the fourth.

The Falcons were guided by Chris Chandler who connected on 1 TD, zero INTs. Jamal Anderson rumbled for 1 touchdown. Bert Emanuel finished with 1 touchdown.

For the Saints, Danny Wuerffel threw for 1 touchdown. Mario Bates ran for 1 touchdown. Andre Hastings had 96 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Falcons ended up with 166 total yards, 14 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs. The Saints tallied 179 total yards, 13 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 2 of 13 on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 23-17
• Date: Sunday, October 12, 1997
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 166, Turnovers: 2
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 179, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
ATL	10	6	7	0	23
NOR	0	3	0	14	17

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Danny Wuerffel	NOR	9-13	120	1	1	32
Chris Chandler	ATL	10-22	117	1	0	26
Heath Shuler	NOR	5-9	55	0	1	38

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Jamal Anderson	ATL	21	62	1	12
Mario Bates	NOR	15	31	1	14
Byron Hanspard	ATL	6	24	0	8
Ray Zellars	NOR	4	18	0	9
Troy Davis	NOR	2	15	0	8
Heath Shuler	NOR	3	9	0	8
Danny Wuerffel	NOR	2	6	0	6

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Andre Hastings	NOR	4	96	1	38
John Farquhar	NOR	4	40	0	19
Bert Emanuel	ATL	3	40	1	19
Terance Mathis	ATL	2	30	0	18
Harold Green	ATL	1	26	0	26
Ray Zellars	NOR	2	15	0	9
Mario Bates	NOR	1	14	0	14
Jamal Anderson	ATL	2	10	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
ATL	31	89	1
NOR	28	80	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
ATL	10-22	117	1	0	5
NOR	14-22	175	1	2	10

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