San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings (September 8, 1983)

Game Recap


In a September week 2 collision in Minnesota, the 49ers finished with a comprehensive 48-17 victory against the Vikings. The 49ers jumped in front early leading 41-10 at the half and rolled to a comprehensive win.

The 49ers were led by Joe Montana who connected on 230 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, zero picks, was 17 of 24 passing. Wendell Tyler had 107 rush yards.

For the Vikings, Tommy Kramer had 274 passing yards in the air, 1 TD, was 25 of 41 passing. Ted Brown had 1 TD. Terry LeCount finished with 107 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The 49ers tallied 413 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 340 total yards, 23 first downs, 6 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 48-17
  • Date: Thursday, September 8, 1983
  • Game Time Kickoff: 8:30PM
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 413, Turnovers: 1
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 340, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
SFO 13 28 0 7 48
MIN 7 3 7 0 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Tommy KramerMIN25-412741349
Joe MontanaSFO17-242304049
Steve DilsMIN3-731020

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wendell TylerSFO19107039
Roger CraigSFO153618
Ted BrownMIN103319
Tom OroszSFO123023
Bill RingSFO52108
Tony GalbreathMIN32008
Darrin NelsonMIN31507

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Terry LeCountMIN5107149
Leo LewisMIN459018
Mike WilsonSFO149049
Wendell TylerSFO546120
Dwight ClarkSFO344121
Ted BrownMIN538015
Renaldo NehemiahSFO236025
Bob BruerMIN53409

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN19681
SFO431971

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN28-48305154
SFO17-24230403

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