New England Patriots at New York Giants (September 22, 1974)

Game Recap


In a September week 2 contest in New York, the Patriots got a 28-20 win against the Giants. following a dead even in the first half, Patriots outscored the Giants 14-6 in the second.

The Patriots were guided by Jim Plunkett who threw for 3 touchdowns, zero INTs, was 11 of 17 passing. Randy Vataha had 1 touchdown.

For the Giants, Norm Snead connected on 272 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 28 of 35 passing. Ron Johnson caught 74 yards receiving, 2 TDs, 10 catches.

The Patriots registered 318 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Giants finished with 308 total yards, 20 first downs, 1 turnovers and 0 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat New York GiantsNYG 28-20
  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 1974
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 318, Turnovers: 0
  • New York Giants Stats - Yards: 308, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
NWE 7 7 7 7 28
NYG 7 7 0 6 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Norm SneadNYG28-35272210
Jim PlunkettNWE11-17152300

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Sam CunninghamNWE167600
Mack HerronNWE137410
Ron JohnsonNYG172700
Darryl StingleyNWE22000
Joe DawkinsNYG102010
Doug KotarNYG5700
Jim PlunkettNWE1300

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ron JohnsonNYG107420
Bob GrimNYG47300
Randy VatahaNWE26310
Bob TuckerNYG65700
Sam CunninghamNWE44210
Joe DawkinsNYG43400
Don HerrmannNYG32900
Darryl StingleyNWE22000

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NWE351731
NYG32541

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NWE11-17152301
NYG28-35272212

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