Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints (October 6, 2002)

Game Recap


In a week 5 collision, the Saints scored a close 32-29 victory over the Steelers. Saints had the lead 29-21 moving into the last quarter, and held on at the end to win it by 3.

The Saints were guided by Aaron Brooks who tossed in 205 passing yards, 1 TD, 0 picks. Deuce McAllister ran for 123 rush yards, 2 touchdowns. Jerome Pathon caught 79 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Steelers, Tommy Maddox connected on 268 yards passing in the air, 3 TDs. Jerome Bettis rumbled for 84 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Amos Zereoue had 84 receiving yards.

The Saints ended with 315 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 5 of 12 on third downs. The Steelers finished with 364 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 7 of 13 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Pittsburgh SteelersPIT 32-29
  • Date: Sunday, October 6, 2002
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
  • New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 0
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 364, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
PIT 0 14 7 8 29
NOR 10 9 10 3 32

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy MaddoxPIT22-382683154
Aaron BrooksNOR13-232051064

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Deuce McAllisterNOR23123252
Jerome BettisPIT1984113
Amos ZereouePIT535015
Hines WardPIT111011
Joe HornNOR1202
Aaron BrooksNOR3002
James FendersonNOR1-40-4

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Amos ZereouePIT384054
Jerome PathonNOR279164
Joe HornNOR568021
Plaxico BurressPIT459122
Antwaan Randle ElPIT548022
Hines WardPIT545121
Jake ReedNOR222013
Deuce McAllisterNOR220017

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NOR281212
PIT261201

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NOR13-23205102
PIT22-38268314

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