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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Archie ManningNOR10-151621340
Vince FerragamoRAM14-261590223

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wendell TylerRAM18141137
Mike StrachanNOR1893217
Chuck MuncieNOR2091020
Jack HolmesNOR1254014
Archie ManningNOR33200
Cullen BryantRAM629015
Wayne WilsonNOR1606

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Preston DennardRAM464023
Henry ChildsNOR262040
Tinker OwensNOR338121
Chuck MuncieNOR229024
Wendell TylerRAM325010
Wes ChandlerNOR220014
Cullen BryantRAM219014
Billy WaddyRAM219010

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
NOR542762
RAM281762

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
NOR10-15162132
RAM14-26159024

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