San Diego Chargers at Washington Redskins (December 7, 1980)

Game Recap

In a December week 14 clash in Washington, the Redskins enjoyed a 40-17 victory over the Chargers. The Redskins led at the end of two quarters 20-10 and coasted to a comfortable win.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who threw for 269 yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, 0 INTs, was 26 of 37 passing. Clarence Harmon finished with 118 receiving yards, 12 pass catches.

For the Chargers, had zero picks.

The Redskins ended with 390 total yards, 23 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chargers tallied 286 total yards, 17 first downs, 7 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat San Diego Chargers 40-17
• Date: Sunday, December 7, 1980
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 390, Turnovers: 3
• San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 286, Turnovers: 7

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
SDG	7	3	0	7	17
WAS	14	6	6	14	40

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Theismann	WAS	26-37	269	2	0	27
Dan Fouts	SDG	13-25	200	1	4	42
Ed Luther	SDG	1-2	13	0	1	13

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Clarence Harmon	WAS	11	71	0	23
Chuck Muncie	SDG	12	52	0	13
Wilbur Jackson	WAS	11	46	0	11
Mike Thomas	SDG	7	40	0	11
Buddy Hardeman	WAS	4	18	0	6
Ike Forte	WAS	5	10	1	4
Ed Luther	SDG	1	9	0	9

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Clarence Harmon	WAS	12	118	0	23
Wilbur Jackson	WAS	6	84	1	27
Greg McCrary	SDG	2	56	1	28
Charlie Joiner	SDG	3	46	0	21
Kellen Winslow	SDG	1	42	0	42
Ike Forte	WAS	3	36	1	24
John Jefferson	SDG	2	34	0	24
Chuck Muncie	SDG	2	17	0	9

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
SDG	23	105	1
WAS	37	149	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
SDG	14-27	213	1	5	4
WAS	26-37	269	2	0	3

More Game Information On The San Diego Chargers at Washington Redskins

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• Weather: 54 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 7 mph
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