Game Recap
In a December 17 week 16 clash in Oakland, the Raiders got a 27-20 win against the Vikings. The Raiders totaled 21 of their 27 points in the first quarter.
The Raiders were led by who threw for 0 INTs.
For the Vikings, Fran Tarkenton threw for 316 yards passing, 3 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, was 23 of 38 passing. Ahmad Rashad finished with 115 yards receiving, 2 TDs.
The Raiders ended with 311 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 389 total yards, 21 first downs, 7 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Oakland Raiders defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 27-20
- Date: Sunday, December 17, 1978
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Oakland Raiders Stats - Yards: 311, Turnovers: 2
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 389, Turnovers: 7
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIN |
0 |
6 |
0 |
14 |
20 |
| OAK |
21 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 23-38 | 316 | 3 | 5 | 58 | |
| Ken Stabler | OAK | 9-15 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 16 | |
| David Humm | OAK | 7-11 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| Dave Casper | OAK | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mark van Eeghen | OAK | 28 | 92 | 1 | 9 | |
| Arthur Whittington | OAK | 13 | 61 | 0 | 10 | |
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 13 | 41 | 0 | 13 | |
| Robert Miller | MIN | 5 | 29 | 0 | 13 | |
| Rickey Young | MIN | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 | |
| Pete Banaszak | OAK | 4 | 18 | 0 | 8 | |
| Booker Russell | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ahmad Rashad | MIN | 5 | 115 | 2 | 58 | |
| Rickey Young | MIN | 7 | 65 | 1 | 12 | |
| Bob Tucker | MIN | 3 | 45 | 0 | 24 | |
| Cliff Branch | OAK | 4 | 45 | 0 | 16 | |
| Robert Miller | MIN | 2 | 40 | 0 | 29 | |
| Fred Biletnikoff | OAK | 3 | 34 | 1 | 13 | |
| Dave Casper | OAK | 2 | 29 | 0 | 17 | |
| Chuck Foreman | MIN | 4 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 21 | 90 | 0 | | |
| OAK | 50 | 168 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 23-38 | 316 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| OAK | 16-27 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders
- Attendance:
- Weather: 51 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
