San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons (October 6, 1985)

Game Recap


In a October 6 week 5 collision in Atlanta, the 49ers finished with a 38-17 win over the Falcons. The 49ers led after the second 10-3 and coasted to a comfortable win.

The 49ers were guided by Joe Montana who finished with 429 yards, 5 TDs, 0 picks, was 37 of 57 passing. Roger Craig finished with 167 receiving yards, 1 TD, 12 pass catches.

For the Falcons, Bob Holly connected on zero INTs, was 11 of 16 passing. Billy Johnson finished with 89 yards receiving.

The 49ers ended up with 499 total yards, 30 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons tallied 386 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 38-17
  • Date: Sunday, October 6, 1985
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 499, Turnovers: 0
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 386, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
SFO 7 3 7 21 38
ATL 0 3 0 14 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe MontanaSFO37-574295046
Bob HollyATL11-161320039
Steve BartkowskiATL11-181160021
David ArcherATL9-11870016

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Wendell TylerSFO1157013
Gerald RiggsATL134309
David ArcherATL236129
Bob HollyATL232120
Roger CraigSFO31506
Joe MontanaSFO4600
Joe WashingtonATL1404

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Roger CraigSFO12167146
Billy JohnsonATL889021
Dwight ClarkSFO680132
Arthur CoxATL461039
Wendell TylerSFO656114
Joe WashingtonATL651014
Russ FrancisSFO549014
Gerald RiggsATL545016

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL181152
SFO19790

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL31-45335007
SFO37-57429501

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