Denver Broncos

Vs.

New Orleans Saints

August 16, 1969

 

 

 

DENVER, Aug. 16 (UPI)- Veteran Billy Kilmer guided New Orleans to two quick touchdowns Saturday night and the Saints used the toeless foot of Tom Dempsey to withstand a late Denver rally for a 28-22 interleague exhibition victory.

 

Kilmer hit on a 6-yard toss to Ray Poage midway in the first quarter. He also guided a 68-yard drive, which was capped by a 10-yard run by Tom Broadhead.

 

After Kilmer retired midway in the second period with a 16-0 lead, the Saints were unable to move under Jim Ninowski or Edd Hargett. But Torn Dempsey kicked field goals of 54, 49 and 12 yards for a 22-0 edge.

 

 

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Final

Saints

13

6

3

6

28

Broncos

0

0

7

15

22

 

Scoring Summary

First Quarter

NO- Poage 6 yard pass from Kilmer (Durkee kick)

NO- Broadband 10 run (kick failed)

 

Second Quarter

NO- FG Dempsey 12

NO- FG Dcmpsev 49

 

Third Quarter

NO- FG Dempsey 54

DEN- Smiley 2 run (Howfleld kick)

 

Fourth Quarter

NO- Wheelwright 1 run  (kick blocked)

DEN- Harfner 24 yard pass from Tensi (Howfield, kick)

DEN- Haffner 29 pass from Tensi ( Lynch pass from Haffner)

 

Att-28,356

 

 

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