Washington Redskins at St. Louis Cardinals (December 21, 1980)

Game Recap


In a December week 16 match-up, the Redskins pitched a lopsided 31-7 win over the Cardinals. The Cardinals were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Redskins steamrolled putting together a 24-0 lead.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who connected on 260 passing yards, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, was 19 of 32 passing. Bobby Hammond ran for 135 rushing yards. Art Monk had 95 yards receiving, 2 touchdowns.

For the Cardinals, tossed in zero picks.

The Redskins finished with 391 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals registered 174 total yards, 14 first downs, 4 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat St. Louis Cardinals 31-7
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 1980
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 391, Turnovers: 2
  • St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 174, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
WAS 0 21 3 7 31
STL 0 0 0 7 7

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe TheismannWAS19-322603054
Rusty LischSTL6-17680323
Mike LoydSTL0-90000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Bobby HammondWAS17135036
Ottis AndersonSTL22122017
Theotis BrownSTL648115
Buddy HardemanWAS82509
Clarence HarmonWAS51415
Wayne MorrisSTL21208
Rod PhillipsSTL1202

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Art MonkWAS595254
Buddy HardemanWAS251046
Dave StiefSTL230023
Clarence HarmonWAS224115
Bobby HammondWAS322011
Kenny HarrisonWAS221012
Don WarrenWAS218012
Ike ForteWAS21609

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
STL321861
WAS351741

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
STL6-2668039
WAS19-32260304

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