San Diego Chargers at Los Angeles Rams (October 21, 1979)

Game Recap

In a October week 8 contest, the Chargers pitched a dominant 40-16 victory against the Rams. The Chargers led at halftime 14-7 and coasted to an easy victory.

The Chargers were guided by who had 0 picks.

For the Rams, Pat Haden threw for 248 pass yards, 1 touchdown. Wendell Tyler had 1 TD. Elvis Peacock finished with 97 receiving yards.

The Chargers ended up with 391 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 14 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Rams tallied 337 total yards, 24 first downs, 8 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Los Angeles RamsRAM 40-16
• Date: Sunday, October 21, 1979
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 391, Turnovers: 2
• Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 337, Turnovers: 8

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
SDG	7	7	17	9	40
RAM	7	0	0	9	16

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Dan Fouts	SDG	17-32	326	2	2	65
Pat Haden	RAM	17-30	248	1	3	49
Jeff Rutledge	RAM	4-12	32	0	1	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Wendell Tyler	RAM	20	79	1	32
Lydell Mitchell	SDG	12	48	0	12
Clarence Williams	SDG	7	15	0	6
Cullen Bryant	RAM	5	13	0	10
Pat Haden	RAM	1	12	0	12
Hank Bauer	SDG	3	4	2	2
Bo Matthews	SDG	4	2	0	3

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Charlie Joiner	SDG	7	168	0	35
John Jefferson	SDG	3	112	1	65
Elvis Peacock	RAM	5	97	0	49
Terry Nelson	RAM	5	55	0	26
Preston Dennard	RAM	3	54	1	31
Cullen Bryant	RAM	4	40	0	18
Wendell Tyler	RAM	3	19	0	17
Lydell Mitchell	SDG	3	17	0	8

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
RAM	27	104	1
SDG	35	65	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
RAM	21-42	280	1	4	5
SDG	17-32	326	2	2	0

More Game Information On The San Diego Chargers at Los Angeles Rams

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• Weather: 63 degrees, relative humidity 55%, wind 14 mph
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