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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Danny WuerffelNOR9-131201132
Chris ChandlerATL10-221171026
Heath ShulerNOR5-9550138

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Jamal AndersonATL2162112
Mario BatesNOR1531114
Byron HanspardATL62408
Ray ZellarsNOR41809
Troy DavisNOR21508
Heath ShulerNOR3908
Danny WuerffelNOR2606

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Andre HastingsNOR496138
John FarquharNOR440019
Bert EmanuelATL340119
Terance MathisATL230018
Harold GreenATL126026
Ray ZellarsNOR21509
Mario BatesNOR114014
Jamal AndersonATL210010

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL31891
NOR28801

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL10-22117105
NOR14-221751210

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