Game Recap
In a November 3 week 8 match-up in Detroit, the Lions finished with a 19-14 victory over the Saints. Lions took the entering halftime 16-14 and hung on in the second half. The Saints were blanked in the final 30 minutes.
The Lions were led by Bill Munson who finished with 1 touchdown. Ron Jessie caught 1 touchdown.
For the Saints, Archie Manning threw for 206 pass yards in the air, 1 touchdown, was 22 of 37 passing. Bob Newland had 78 receiving yards.
The Lions ended up with 195 total yards, 10 first downs, 4 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Saints registered 280 total yards, 17 first downs, 5 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 19-14
- Date: Sunday, November 3, 1974
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 195, Turnovers: 4
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 280, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NOR |
0 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
14 |
| DET |
10 |
6 |
0 |
3 |
19 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Archie Manning | NOR | 22-37 | 206 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Bill Munson | DET | 11-21 | 160 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Walton | DET | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jess Phillips | NOR | 12 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 13 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| Archie Manning | NOR | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jimmie Jones | DET | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alvin Maxson | NOR | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Howard Stevens | NOR | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Newland | NOR | 3 | 78 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Jessie | DET | 3 | 57 | 1 | 0 | |
| Joel Parker | NOR | 4 | 54 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Walton | DET | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 3 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alvin Maxson | NOR | 9 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Paul Seal | NOR | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Howard Stevens | NOR | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 25 | 58 | 0 | | |
| NOR | 27 | 94 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 11-22 | 160 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| NOR | 22-37 | 206 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions
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- Weather: 56 degrees, relative humidity 95%, wind 10 mph
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