Minnesota Vikings at San Diego Chargers (October 11, 1981)

Game Recap


In a October week 6 tussle in San Diego, the Vikings completed a 33-31 win over the Chargers. Both were deadlocked heading into the last quarter 24-24 when the Vikings outscored Chargers 9-7.

The Vikings were led by Tommy Kramer who connected on 444 pass yards, 4 touchdowns, was 27 of 43 passing. Terry LeCount finished with 120 receiving yards, 2 TDs.

For the Chargers, had zero INTs.

The Vikings finished with 526 total yards, 29 first downs, 3 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chargers tallied 425 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat San Diego Chargers 33-31
  • Date: Sunday, October 11, 1981
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 526, Turnovers: 3
  • San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 425, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 0 14 10 9 33
SDG 7 7 10 7 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy KramerMIN27-434444263
Dan FoutsSDG20-383102060

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Chuck MuncieSDG21102222
Ted BrownMIN2168012
Terry LeCountMIN117017
Rickey YoungMIN5903
Dan FoutsSDG4900
John CappellettiSDG4904
Tommy KramerMIN3-100

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Terry LeCountMIN6120243
Ted BrownMIN5109163
Joe SenserMIN7100024
Charlie JoinerSDG697138
Dwight ScalesSDG380160
Wes ChandlerSDG461021
Sammy WhiteMIN353023
Ahmad RashadMIN334017

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN30930
SDG291202

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN27-43444421
SDG20-38310201

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