Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons (December 9, 1979)

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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Vince FerragamoRAM10-151881228
Steve BartkowskiATL16-271790229
Mike MoroskiATL8-14970023

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wendell TylerRAM18138160
Haskel StanbackATL113319
Mike MoroskiATL331119
William AndrewsATL1328010
Cullen BryantRAM92316
James MayberryATL416015
Lawrence McCutcheonRAM2505

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Wallace FrancisATL10108019
Drew HillRAM271043
Preston DennardRAM362028
Alfred JenkinsATL246029
Alfred JacksonATL340023
Haskel StanbackATL43109
Billy WaddyRAM125125
William AndrewsATL218012

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL321082
RAM351712

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL24-41276026
RAM10-15188121

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