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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Norm Snead | NYG | 28-35 | 272 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 11-17 | 152 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Sam Cunningham | NWE | 16 | 76 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mack Herron | NWE | 13 | 74 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ron Johnson | NYG | 17 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Darryl Stingley | NWE | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Dawkins | NYG | 10 | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| Doug Kotar | NYG | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Plunkett | NWE | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ron Johnson | NYG | 10 | 74 | 2 | 0 | |
| Bob Grim | NYG | 4 | 73 | 0 | 0 | |
| Randy Vataha | NWE | 2 | 63 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Tucker | NYG | 6 | 57 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sam Cunningham | NWE | 4 | 42 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joe Dawkins | NYG | 4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Herrmann | NYG | 3 | 29 | 0 | 0 | |
| Darryl Stingley | NWE | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| NWE | 35 | 173 | 1 | | |
| NYG | 32 | 54 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| NWE | 11-17 | 152 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| NYG | 28-35 | 272 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The New England Patriots at New York Giants
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- Weather: 64 degrees, relative humidity 62%, wind 13 mph
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