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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 19-32 | 260 | 3 | 0 | 54 | |
| Rusty Lisch | STL | 6-17 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 23 | |
| Mike Loyd | STL | 0-9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bobby Hammond | WAS | 17 | 135 | 0 | 36 | |
| Ottis Anderson | STL | 22 | 122 | 0 | 17 | |
| Theotis Brown | STL | 6 | 48 | 1 | 15 | |
| Buddy Hardeman | WAS | 8 | 25 | 0 | 9 | |
| Clarence Harmon | WAS | 5 | 14 | 1 | 5 | |
| Wayne Morris | STL | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
| Rod Phillips | STL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Art Monk | WAS | 5 | 95 | 2 | 54 | |
| Buddy Hardeman | WAS | 2 | 51 | 0 | 46 | |
| Dave Stief | STL | 2 | 30 | 0 | 23 | |
| Clarence Harmon | WAS | 2 | 24 | 1 | 15 | |
| Bobby Hammond | WAS | 3 | 22 | 0 | 11 | |
| Kenny Harrison | WAS | 2 | 21 | 0 | 12 | |
| Don Warren | WAS | 2 | 18 | 0 | 12 | |
| Ike Forte | WAS | 2 | 16 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| STL | 32 | 186 | 1 | | |
| WAS | 35 | 174 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| STL | 6-26 | 68 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| WAS | 19-32 | 260 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at St. Louis Cardinals
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- Weather: 15 degrees, relative humidity 54%, wind 7 mph, wind chill 5
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