New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24
Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8The New York Giants played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8 of the 1981 season. The Giants won by a score of 27-24.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 213 | 76 | 0 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Perkins Defensive Coordinator: Bill Parcells Quarterbacks Coach: Ernie Adams Wide Receivers Coach: Pat Hodgson Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Lord Defensive Line Coach: Lamar Leachman Linebackers Coach: Bill Parcells Defensive Backfield Coach: Fred Glick Assistant Linebackers Coach: Bill Belichick Defensive Assistant Coach: Romeo Crennel Special Teams Coach: Bill Belichick Special Teams Assistant Coach: Romeo Crennel Consultant: Jim Lee Howell Strength Coach: Jim Williams Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh Special Scout: Jim Lee Howell
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | 289 | 141 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley