The 49ers (5-0) travel to Giants Stadium for a 9:00 PM ET Monday night kickoff against the New York Giants (3-2) on Mon October 8, 1984.
Joe Montana continues after the defensive win over Atlanta. The Giants start Phil Simms at quarterback with Rob Carpenter at running back. Lawrence Taylor anchors the defensive front.
The 49ers face Lawrence Taylor and the Giants' blitz-heavy defense on Monday night.[1][2][3]
Lawrence Taylor is the 49ers' primary problem Monday night. The Giants' defensive scheme under Parcells is built around Taylor's disruption. Montana has been sacked only four times through five games; this is the first game where the pass protection faces a genuine structural test.
The Giants (3-2) are one of the NFC's physical teams. Simms is a second-year starter finding his footing. Montana on Monday night at the Meadowlands is a different challenge than Foxboro or the Superdome.
Monday night in October features the 5-0 49ers against a Giants team that has won three straight. The NFC East's Giants (3-2) are the conference's most physical defense. The 49ers lead the conference undefeated. Around the league the Dolphins (5-0) are the AFC's perfect team. The 49ers' Monday night road game at Giants Stadium is the week's signature matchup.
Through five games the 49ers are 5-0 with a plus 51 differential. The Giants are 3-2 with a plus 14. Simms is 62 of 122, 789 yards, five touchdowns, five interceptions. Taylor has six sacks and seven forced turnovers. Montana is 83 of 150, 1,149 yards, ten touchdowns, one interception on the year. The 49ers are 0-2 all-time at Giants Stadium.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3-2 | W1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1-4 | L1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0-5 | L5 |
| Houston Oilers | 0-5 | L5 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 5-0 | W5 |
| New England Patriots | 3-2 | W1 |
| New York Jets | 3-2 | L1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-3 | W1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 0-5 | L5 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 4-1 | W3 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 4-1 | L1 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 4-1 | W2 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3-2 | W1 |
| San Diego Chargers | 3-2 | W1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 5-0 | W5 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3-2 | W2 |
| New Orleans Saints | 3-2 | W2 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 2-3 | L1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 3-2 | L2 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2-3 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2-3 | W1 |
| Detroit Lions | 1-4 | L3 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1-4 | L4 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 4-1 | W3 |
| New York Giants | 3-2 | L1 |
| Washington Redskins | 3-2 | W3 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 2-3 | L2 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1-4 | L3 |
Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Renaldo Nehemiah 59 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 7-0 |
| 49ers | John Frank 1 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 14-0 |
| 49ers | Dana McLemore 79 yard punt return (Ray Wersching kick) | 21-0 |
| Giants | Ali Haji-Sheikh 20 yard field goal | 21-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Roger Craig 8 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 28-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Ray Wersching 37 yard field goal | 31-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | Butch Woolfolk 1 yard rush (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) | 31-10 |
Joe Montana threw three touchdown passes and the 49ers beat the New York Giants 31-10 at Giants Stadium on Monday night. Montana finished 16 of 27 for 218 yards with no interceptions. The 49ers rushed for 167 yards on 32 carries. Lawrence Taylor was held without a sack. The Giants managed 10 points on a field goal and a touchdown. The 49ers improved to 6-0.[1][2][3]
Montana threw three touchdowns and was never sacked in a 31-10 Monday night road win over the Giants. The 49ers neutralized Lawrence Taylor through double-teams and quick releases, and Montana's 16-of-27 line with three touchdowns and zero interceptions was the complete performance.
The run game added 167 yards on 32 carries. Three different receivers caught Montana's touchdown passes. Simms went 25 of 44 for 303 yards but had two interceptions and the Giants could not score in the second half.
The 49ers have now held six opponents to 27 points or fewer. The 31-10 final at Giants Stadium — one of the NFC's toughest road environments — established the 49ers as the league's best team through six weeks.
49ers 31, Giants 10. Margin: plus 21. Record: 6-0.
A 31-10 Monday night road win at Giants Stadium. The 49ers move to 6-0 and establish themselves as the NFC's best team.
How it unfolded
Montana's first touchdown came on the second drive. The Giants scored 10 in the second quarter to cut it to 17-10. The 49ers scored twice in the third and fourth quarters without allowing a response. The Giants were held scoreless after halftime.
The turning point
The 49ers' offensive line neutralizing Lawrence Taylor. Taylor was double-teamed on most passing downs; Montana's clean pocket produced a zero-sack, three-touchdown performance. Taking Taylor out of the game eliminated the Giants' primary edge.
By the numbers
Montana 16 of 27 at 8.1 per attempt, three touchdowns, zero interceptions. Run game 32 carries for 167 yards. Simms 303 yards but converted none into touchdowns. The 49ers' second-half shutout of the Giants' offense.
What it means
6-0 heading home for Pittsburgh. The 49ers are the conference's only undefeated team. The Monday night road win against Lawrence Taylor and the Giants is the season's defining early result.
| SF | Opp | |
|---|---|---|
| Team totals | ||
| First Downs | 18 | 23 |
| Total Yards | 384 | 389 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Passing | ||
| Comp/Att | 16/27 | 25/44 |
| Pass yards | 218 | 303 |
| Pass TD | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks taken | 1 | 4 |
| Sack yards lost | 1 | 27 |
| Net pass yards | 217 | 276 |
| Rushing | ||
| Rushes | 32 | 23 |
| Rush yards | 167 | 113 |
| Rush TD | 0 | 1 |
| Discipline | ||
| Fumbles | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Penalties | 7 | 3 |
| Penalty yards | 40 | 20 |
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Joe Montana #16 | 15/24 | 207 | 3 | 0 | 129.7 |
| Matt Cavanaugh | 1/3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.1 |
| NYG | |||||
| Phil Simms | 24/43 | 290 | 0 | 2 | 57.3 |
| Tony Galbreath | 1/1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Wendell Tyler #26 | 14 | 101 | 0 | 36 |
| Roger Craig #33 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 9 |
| Derrick Harmon | 3 | 23 | 0 | 15 |
| Joe Montana #16 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Bill Ring #39 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Matt Cavanaugh | 1 | -3 | 0 | -3 |
| NYG | ||||
| Rob Carpenter | 11 | 45 | 0 | 9 |
| Joe Morris | 2 | 25 | 0 | 22 |
| Phil Simms | 3 | 22 | 0 | 13 |
| Butch Woolfolk | 7 | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Roger Craig #33 | 7 | 95 | 1 | 21 |
| Renaldo Nehemiah #82 | 1 | 59 | 1 | 59 |
| Dwight Clark #87 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 10 |
| Mike Wilson #85 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 14 |
| Wendell Tyler #26 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Russ Francis #81 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| John Frank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NYG | ||||
| Lionel Manuel | 5 | 78 | 0 | 24 |
| Earnest Gray | 4 | 51 | 0 | 15 |
| Zeke Mowatt | 3 | 44 | 0 | 23 |
| Joe Morris | 3 | 39 | 0 | 26 |
| Bobby Johnson | 3 | 34 | 0 | 17 |
| Tony Galbreath | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 |
| Phil Simms | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Rob Carpenter | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Butch Woolfolk | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 |
| Byron Williams | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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