Game Recap
In a October week 3 clash in New Orleans, the 49ers got a 37-2 victory against the Saints. After the 49ers led at halftime, the 49ers jumped in front late and rolled to an easy victory.
The 49ers were guided by John Brodie who connected on 179 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, was 19 of 26 passing. Vic Washington ran for 1 TD. Ted Kwalick had 1 touchdown.
For the Saints, Archie Manning finished with 4 interceptions.
The 49ers finished with 318 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Saints ended up with 84 total yards, 8 first downs, 7 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 37-2
- Date: Sunday, October 1, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 318, Turnovers: 3
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 84, Turnovers: 7
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SFO |
0 |
10 |
10 |
17 |
37 |
| NOR |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| John Brodie | SFO | 19-26 | 179 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Archie Manning | NOR | 13-35 | 128 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Steve Spurrier | SFO | 1-2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Vic Washington | SFO | 18 | 75 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Schreiber | SFO | 8 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jimmy Thomas | SFO | 7 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Archie Manning | NOR | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Gresham | NOR | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Doug Cunningham | SFO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ken Willard | SFO | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ted Kwalick | SFO | 3 | 65 | 1 | 0 | |
| Danny Abramowicz | NOR | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Williams | NOR | 5 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Schreiber | SFO | 6 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gene Washington | SFO | 4 | 40 | 1 | 0 | |
| Preston Riley | SFO | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vic Washington | SFO | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Newland | NOR | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NOR | 16 | 7 | 0 | | |
| SFO | 36 | 126 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NOR | 13-35 | 128 | 0 | 4 | 5 | |
| SFO | 20-28 | 208 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints
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- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 59%, wind 14 mph
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