Game Recap
In a September week 1 match-up, the Rams finished with a 31-21 victory against the Falcons. The Rams had a strong enough 0 lead 17-14 and were able to maintain it in the second.
The Rams were led by Jim Everett who tossed in 206 passing yards in the air, 1 TD, zero INTs. Greg Bell rumbled for 128 yards on the ground, 2 TDs. Henry Ellard had 99 receiving yards, 1 TD.
For the Falcons, Chris Miller connected on 299 yards, 2 touchdowns, zero picks, was 23 of 37 passing. Shawn Collins caught 76 yards receiving.
The Rams registered 363 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons registered 314 total yards, 16 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 31-21
- Date: Sunday, September 10, 1989
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 363, Turnovers: 1
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 314, Turnovers: 0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| RAM |
3 |
14 |
7 |
7 |
31 |
| ATL |
7 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Chris Miller | ATL | 23-37 | 299 | 2 | 0 | 53 | |
| Jim Everett | RAM | 14-25 | 206 | 1 | 0 | 46 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Bell | RAM | 26 | 128 | 2 | 16 | |
| John Settle | ATL | 8 | 26 | 0 | 15 | |
| Gene Lang | ATL | 6 | 19 | 0 | 6 | |
| Jim Everett | RAM | 3 | 18 | 1 | 13 | |
| Ron Brown | RAM | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Gaston Green | RAM | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | |
| Buford McGee | RAM | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Henry Ellard | RAM | 5 | 99 | 1 | 46 | |
| Shawn Collins | ATL | 6 | 76 | 0 | 20 | |
| Pete Holohan | RAM | 5 | 76 | 0 | 21 | |
| Michael Haynes | ATL | 4 | 62 | 1 | 33 | |
| Floyd Dixon | ATL | 1 | 53 | 1 | 53 | |
| Ron Heller | ATL | 3 | 44 | 0 | 21 | |
| Gene Lang | ATL | 4 | 29 | 0 | 18 | |
| John Settle | ATL | 4 | 28 | 0 | 29 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 15 | 43 | 0 | | |
| RAM | 36 | 168 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 23-37 | 299 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| RAM | 14-25 | 206 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons
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- Weather: 80 degrees, relative humidity 66%, wind 9 mph
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