New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons 21 to 24
Sunday, October 13, 1968, Week 5The New York Giants played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, October 13, 1968, Week 5 of the 1968 season. The Falcons won by a score of 24-21.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 242 | 179 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Allie Sherman Defensive Coordinator: Harland Svare Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Jim Trimble, Roosevelt Brown Offensive Backfield Coach: Alex Webster Defensive Backs Coach: Emlen Tunnell Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Joe Walton
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 186 | 136 | 0 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norb Hecker Interim Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Overall Defensive Coach: Hal Herring Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Phillips Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Linebackers Coach: Bill Jobko Defensive Backfield Coach: John Symank