New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs (December 21, 1997)

Game Recap


In a week 17 tussle, the Chiefs finished with a 25-13 win over the Saints. The Saints were held scoreless going into halftime as the Chiefs dominated building a 12-0 lead.

The Chiefs were led by Elvis Grbac who had 0 picks. Marcus Allen rumbled for 1 TD.

For the Saints, Billy Joe Hobert tossed in 1 touchdown.

The Chiefs finished with 176 total yards, 14 first downs, 0 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 7 of 16 on third downs. The Saints ended with 252 total yards, 17 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Kansas City ChiefsKAN defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 25-13
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 1997
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 176, Turnovers: 0
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 252, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NOR 0 0 7 6 13
KAN 3 9 0 13 25

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Billy Joe HobertNOR11-251411332
Elvis GrbacKAN5-14510027
Danny WuerffelNOR2-4181014
Rich GannonKAN3-47109

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Marcus AllenKAN95019
Ray ZellarsNOR1847011
Troy DavisNOR541015
Donnell BennettKAN1037011
Greg HillKAN1032011
Elvis GrbacKAN418013
Billy Joe HobertNOR115015

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Eric GulifordNOR453020
Keith PooleNOR349232
Andre HastingsNOR334017
Kimble AndersKAN426027
Ted PopsonKAN215112
Irv SmithNOR113013
Tony GonzalezKAN1909
Ray ZellarsNOR1606

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
KAN411561
NOR251030

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
KAN9-1950103
NOR13-29159232

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs

  • Attendance: 66,772
  • Weather: 31 degrees, relative humidity 84%, wind 16 mph, wind chill 20
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