Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins (January 15, 1983) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a January 15 post-season match-up in Washington, the Redskins put together a 21-7 win against the Vikings. The Redskins began strong and stayed on top for the victory.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who finished with 213 pass yards, 2 touchdowns, was 17 of 23 passing. John Riggins rumbled for 185 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Alvin Garrett had 75 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Vikings, Tommy Kramer finished with 252 passing yards in the air, zero interceptions. Ted Brown ran for 1 TD.

The Redskins tallied 415 total yards, 23 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 317 total yards, 15 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 21-7
  • Date: Saturday, January 15, 1983
  • Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 415, Turnovers: 1
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 317, Turnovers: 0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 0 7 0 0 7
WAS 14 7 0 0 21

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy KramerMIN18-392520042
Joe TheismannWAS17-232132146

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
John RigginsWAS37185129
Ted BrownMIN1465118
Joe WashingtonWAS111011
Rickey YoungMIN1606
Alvin GarrettWAS1404
Tony GalbreathMIN1404
Darrin NelsonMIN1404

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Alvin GarrettWAS375146
Sam McCullumMIN363034
Ted BrownMIN762014
Charlie BrownWAS559030
Terry LeCountMIN357042
Nick GiaquintoWAS239029
Joe SenserMIN132032
Don WarrenWAS42019

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN18791
WAS422041

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN18-39252002
WAS17-23213212

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