New York Giants at Washington Redskins (December 5, 1971)

Game Recap


In a week 12 collision in Washington, the Redskins scored a 23-7 win over the Giants. The Giants were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Redskins were in total control putting together a 23-0 lead.

The Redskins were led by Larry Brown ran for 129 rush yards, 2 touchdowns.

For the Giants, Fran Tarkenton connected on 4 INTs.

The Redskins tallied 190 total yards, 9 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 254 total yards, 15 first downs, 5 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat New York GiantsNYG 23-7
  • Date: Sunday, December 5, 1971
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 190, Turnovers: 1
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 254, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NYG 0 0 0 7 7
WAS 13 7 3 0 23

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Fran TarkentonNYG15-31162040
Billy KilmerWAS4-1454010
Randy JohnsonNYG1-211010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Larry BrownWAS2512920
Junior CoffeyNYG94000
Tucker FredericksonNYG82000
Bobby DuhonNYG61700
Charlie HarrawayWAS71700
Fran TarkentonNYG1600
Joe MorrisonNYG3600

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Bob TuckerNYG56900
Joe MorrisonNYG45000
Jerry SmithWAS12700
Don HerrmannNYG22400
Rich HoustonNYG21500
Charlie HarrawayWAS11400
Clifton McNeilWAS11300
Junior CoffeyNYG11100

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NYG27890
WAS361552

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NYG16-33173051
WAS4-1454013

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