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
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Tommy Kramer | MIN | 18-39 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 42 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 17-23 | 213 | 2 | 1 | 46 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | WAS | 37 | 185 | 1 | 29 | |
| Ted Brown | MIN | 14 | 65 | 1 | 18 | |
| Joe Washington | WAS | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
| Rickey Young | MIN | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Tony Galbreath | MIN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 3 | 75 | 1 | 46 | |
| Sam McCullum | MIN | 3 | 63 | 0 | 34 | |
| Ted Brown | MIN | 7 | 62 | 0 | 14 | |
| Charlie Brown | WAS | 5 | 59 | 0 | 30 | |
| Terry LeCount | MIN | 3 | 57 | 0 | 42 | |
| Nick Giaquinto | WAS | 2 | 39 | 0 | 29 | |
| Joe Senser | MIN | 1 | 32 | 0 | 32 | |
| Don Warren | WAS | 4 | 20 | 1 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 18 | 79 | 1 | | |
| WAS | 42 | 204 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 18-39 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| WAS | 17-23 | 213 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 40 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 12 mph
- Time of Game: