Game Recap
In a week 14 match-up in Washington, the Redskins got a 38-21 victory against the Packers. The Packers had the lead after the second 21-7 but Redskins played better in the 0. The Redskins had a 24-0 scoring edge in the final quarter The Packers were blanked in the final 30 minutes.
The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who connected on 256 passing yards in the air, 4 touchdowns, was 21 of 34 passing. John Riggins ran for 88 rush yards. Clarence Harmon had 73 yards receiving.
For the Packers, Lynn Dickey had 212 yards passing in the air, 2 TDs. Aundra Thompson had 1 touchdown.
The Redskins tallied 437 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Packers tallied 274 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 38-21
- Date: Sunday, December 2, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 437, Turnovers: 1
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 274, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| GNB |
0 |
21 |
0 |
0 |
21 |
| WAS |
7 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
38 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 21-34 | 256 | 4 | 1 | 39 | |
| Lynn Dickey | GNB | 13-33 | 212 | 2 | 2 | 52 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | WAS | 17 | 88 | 0 | 13 | |
| Eric Torkelson | GNB | 18 | 60 | 0 | 6 | |
| Ike Forte | WAS | 4 | 36 | 1 | 20 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 11 | 34 | 1 | 11 | |
| Clarence Harmon | WAS | 11 | 34 | 0 | 8 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Benny Malone | WAS | 4 | 13 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Clarence Harmon | WAS | 4 | 73 | 0 | 34 | |
| John McDaniel | WAS | 3 | 68 | 1 | 39 | |
| Aundra Thompson | GNB | 3 | 58 | 1 | 43 | |
| Walter Tullis | GNB | 1 | 52 | 1 | 52 | |
| Paul Coffman | GNB | 3 | 42 | 0 | 15 | |
| Don Warren | WAS | 3 | 40 | 0 | 20 | |
| James Lofton | GNB | 2 | 36 | 0 | 21 | |
| John Riggins | WAS | 7 | 34 | 1 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| GNB | 31 | 96 | 1 | | |
| WAS | 40 | 195 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| GNB | 13-33 | 212 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| WAS | 21-34 | 256 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins
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- Weather: 39 degrees, relative humidity 55%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 31
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