Game Recap
In a week 7 collision, the Redskins completed a 23-16 victory against the Giants. The Redskins started strong early with a 9-6 halftime lead and held off the Giants late.
The Redskins were led by Billy Kilmer who threw for 2 TDs. Larry Brown ran for 191 yards on the ground, 1 TD.
For the Giants, Norm Snead tossed in 258 yards passing, 1 TD, 0 interceptions, was 25 of 37 passing. Ron Johnson ran for 80 rush yards. Bob Tucker finished with 84 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Redskins registered 337 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants registered 360 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat New York GiantsNYG 23-16
- Date: Sunday, October 29, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 337, Turnovers: 2
- New York Giants Stats - Yards: 360, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| WAS |
3 |
6 |
7 |
7 |
23 |
| NYG |
0 |
6 |
3 |
7 |
16 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Norm Snead | NYG | 25-37 | 258 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Kilmer | WAS | 8-16 | 114 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Sonny Jurgensen | WAS | 1-1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Brown | WAS | 29 | 191 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ron Johnson | NYG | 16 | 80 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Harraway | WAS | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Blanchard | NYG | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Evans | NYG | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Brunet | WAS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Tucker | NYG | 7 | 84 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ron Johnson | NYG | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roy Jefferson | WAS | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Rich Houston | NYG | 3 | 44 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Brown | WAS | 2 | 42 | 1 | 0 | |
| Charlie Evans | NYG | 7 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jerry Smith | WAS | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Grim | NYG | 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NYG | 25 | 112 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 36 | 210 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NYG | 25-37 | 258 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| WAS | 9-17 | 127 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at New York Giants
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- Weather: 61 degrees, relative humidity 91%, wind 11 mph
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