Game Recap
In a December week 15 clash, the Rams finished with a comprehensive 34-13 victory against the Falcons. The Rams totaled 28 of their 34 points in the second quarter.
The Rams were led by Vince Ferragamo who finished with 188 yards passing, 1 TD. Wendell Tyler ran for 138 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Drew Hill had 71 receiving yards.
For the Falcons, Steve Bartkowski threw for 179 passing yards, was 16 of 27 passing. Haskel Stanback rumbled for 1 touchdown. Wallace Francis had 108 yards receiving, 10 receptions.
The Rams tallied 348 total yards, 15 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons tallied 347 total yards, 24 first downs, 5 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 34-13
- Date: Sunday, December 9, 1979
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 348, Turnovers: 2
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 347, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| RAM |
0 |
28 |
3 |
3 |
34 |
| ATL |
0 |
6 |
0 |
7 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Vince Ferragamo | RAM | 10-15 | 188 | 1 | 2 | 28 | |
| Steve Bartkowski | ATL | 16-27 | 179 | 0 | 2 | 29 | |
| Mike Moroski | ATL | 8-14 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Wendell Tyler | RAM | 18 | 138 | 1 | 60 | |
| Haskel Stanback | ATL | 11 | 33 | 1 | 9 | |
| Mike Moroski | ATL | 3 | 31 | 1 | 19 | |
| William Andrews | ATL | 13 | 28 | 0 | 10 | |
| Cullen Bryant | RAM | 9 | 23 | 1 | 6 | |
| James Mayberry | ATL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 15 | |
| Lawrence McCutcheon | RAM | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Wallace Francis | ATL | 10 | 108 | 0 | 19 | |
| Drew Hill | RAM | 2 | 71 | 0 | 43 | |
| Preston Dennard | RAM | 3 | 62 | 0 | 28 | |
| Alfred Jenkins | ATL | 2 | 46 | 0 | 29 | |
| Alfred Jackson | ATL | 3 | 40 | 0 | 23 | |
| Haskel Stanback | ATL | 4 | 31 | 0 | 9 | |
| Billy Waddy | RAM | 1 | 25 | 1 | 25 | |
| William Andrews | ATL | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 32 | 108 | 2 | | |
| RAM | 35 | 171 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 24-41 | 276 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
| RAM | 10-15 | 188 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons
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- Weather: 43 degrees, relative humidity 41%, wind 11 mph
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