Game Recap
In a November week 9 tussle, the Vikings scored a 20-7 victory over the Saints. Vikings took the heading into the half 20-7 and hung on in the second half. The Saints were shut out in the second half.
The Vikings were led by Fran Tarkenton who had 310 yards passing in the air, 3 TDs, was 25 of 39 passing. Chuck Foreman ran for 117 yards rushing. John Gilliam had 139 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Saints, Archie Manning had 1 touchdown, zero interceptions. Paul Seal caught 1 touchdown.
The Vikings tallied 470 total yards, 23 first downs, 5 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Saints finished with 60 total yards, 6 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat New Orleans SaintsNOR 20-7
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 1975
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 470, Turnovers: 5
- New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 60, Turnovers: 0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIN |
7 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
| NOR |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 25-39 | 310 | 3 | 2 | 43 | |
| Archie Manning | NOR | 5-18 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 25 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 24 | 117 | 0 | 24 | |
| Alvin Maxson | NOR | 11 | 32 | 0 | 8 | |
| Mike Strachan | NOR | 12 | 27 | 0 | 7 | |
| Ed Marinaro | MIN | 8 | 21 | 0 | 4 | |
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Archie Manning | NOR | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brent McClanahan | MIN | 7 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Gilliam | MIN | 6 | 139 | 2 | 43 | |
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 8 | 63 | 0 | 20 | |
| Paul Seal | NOR | 3 | 52 | 1 | 25 | |
| Ed Marinaro | MIN | 5 | 51 | 1 | 25 | |
| Stu Voigt | MIN | 3 | 39 | 0 | 21 | |
| Jim Lash | MIN | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9 | |
| Larry Burton | NOR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Joel Parker | NOR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 40 | 160 | 0 | | |
| NOR | 27 | 67 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 25-39 | 310 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |
| NOR | 5-18 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 8 | |
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