Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (September 16, 1979)

Game Recap


In a September 16 week 3 tussle, the Dolphins pitched a 27-12 win over the Vikings. The Vikings had the edge heading into into the last quarter 12-7 when Dolphins came back for the victory, outscoring the Vikings 20-0.

The Dolphins were guided by Delvin Williams ran for 1 TD. Duriel Harris finished with 79 yards receiving.

For the Vikings,

The Dolphins registered 319 total yards, 22 first downs, 3 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings tallied 243 total yards, 14 first downs, 4 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 27-12
  • Date: Sunday, September 16, 1979
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 319, Turnovers: 3
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 243, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 0 7 0 20 27
MIN 3 6 3 0 12

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy KramerMIN14-251170315
Bob GrieseMIA10-15940223
Don StrockMIA5-7922050

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Delvin WilliamsMIA2273110
Rickey YoungMIN1270021
Larry CsonkaMIA143906
Chuck ForemanMIN1238016
Tommy KramerMIN32708
Don StrockMIA111011
Norm BulaichMIA2615

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Duriel HarrisMIA579050
Bruce HardyMIA462023
Rickey YoungMIN331014
Ahmad RashadMIN230015
Nat MooreMIA124024
Douglas CunninghamMIN219015
Stu VoigtMIN21708
Larry CsonkaMIA41516

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIA421362
MIN281370

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIA15-22186221
MIN14-25117031

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