Game Recap
In a October 20 week 7 collision in Minnesota, the Vikings authored a 21-17 victory against the Chargers. The Chargers had the lead after the second 10-7 but Vikings seized command in the 0. The Vikings had a 14-7 scoring edge in the final quarter
The Vikings were guided by Tommy Kramer who threw for 311 yards passing, 2 TDs, was 31 of 46 passing. Mike Mularkey had 91 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Chargers, finished with 0 picks.
The Vikings registered 360 total yards, 27 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chargers registered 295 total yards, 23 first downs, 4 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat San Diego Chargers 21-17
- Date: Sunday, October 20, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 360, Turnovers: 3
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 295, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SDG |
7 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
17 |
| MIN |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Tommy Kramer | MIN | 31-46 | 311 | 2 | 2 | 51 | |
| Mark Herrmann | SDG | 12-26 | 128 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 7-10 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Tim Spencer | SDG | 14 | 86 | 2 | 24 | |
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 13 | 41 | 0 | 11 | |
| Buford McGee | SDG | 5 | 21 | 0 | 8 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 3 | 20 | 0 | 16 | |
| Alfred Anderson | MIN | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4 | |
| Tommy Kramer | MIN | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Anderson | SDG | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Jordan | MIN | 8 | 91 | 0 | 17 | |
| Mike Mularkey | MIN | 4 | 91 | 1 | 51 | |
| Darrin Nelson | MIN | 12 | 67 | 0 | 11 | |
| Pete Holohan | SDG | 3 | 44 | 0 | 16 | |
| Charlie Joiner | SDG | 3 | 44 | 0 | 23 | |
| Eric Sievers | SDG | 4 | 38 | 0 | 18 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 4 | 30 | 0 | 12 | |
| Leo Lewis | MIN | 1 | 26 | 1 | 26 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 22 | 62 | 1 | | |
| SDG | 28 | 132 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 31-46 | 311 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| SDG | 19-36 | 192 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |
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