New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (December 16, 1979)

Game Recap

In a week 16 collision in Los Angeles, the Saints scored a 29-14 win against the Rams. The Saints won a both halves in the contest.The Rams were shut out in second and third quarters.

The Saints were led by Archie Manning who tossed in 1 touchdown. Mike Strachan ran for 93 yards on the ground, 2 TDs.

For the Rams, Wendell Tyler ran for 141 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.

The Saints tallied 422 total yards, 23 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Rams registered 290 total yards, 16 first downs, 6 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: New Orleans SaintsNOR defeat Los Angeles RamsRAM 29-14
• Date: Sunday, December 16, 1979
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• New Orleans Saints Stats - Yards: 422, Turnovers: 4
• Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 290, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
NOR	0	14	6	9	29
RAM	7	0	0	7	14

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Archie Manning	NOR	10-15	162	1	3	40
Vince Ferragamo	RAM	14-26	159	0	2	23

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Wendell Tyler	RAM	18	141	1	37
Mike Strachan	NOR	18	93	2	17
Chuck Muncie	NOR	20	91	0	20
Jack Holmes	NOR	12	54	0	14
Archie Manning	NOR	3	32	0	0
Cullen Bryant	RAM	6	29	0	15
Wayne Wilson	NOR	1	6	0	6

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Preston Dennard	RAM	4	64	0	23
Henry Childs	NOR	2	62	0	40
Tinker Owens	NOR	3	38	1	21
Chuck Muncie	NOR	2	29	0	24
Wendell Tyler	RAM	3	25	0	10
Wes Chandler	NOR	2	20	0	14
Cullen Bryant	RAM	2	19	0	14
Billy Waddy	RAM	2	19	0	10

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
NOR	54	276	2
RAM	28	176	2

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
NOR	10-15	162	1	3	2
RAM	14-26	159	0	2	4

More Game Information On The New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams

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• Weather: 57 degrees, relative humidity 42%, wind 7 mph
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