Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams (September 17, 1989)

Game Recap


Week 2 in September of the 1989 NFL calendar saw the 0 Los Angeles Rams get a win over the 0 Indianapolis Colts 31-17. after a dead even going into halftime, Rams outscored the Colts 14-0 in the second.

The Rams were guided by Jim Everett who tossed in 368 pass yards in the air, 3 touchdowns, was 28 of 35 passing. Greg Bell ran for 1 TD. Henry Ellard had 230 yards receiving, 3 touchdowns, 12 catches.

For the Colts, Chris Chandler tossed in 266 yards passing, 1 touchdown, was 20 of 33 passing. Eric Dickerson had 116 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Clarence Verdin had 83 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Rams finished with 449 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Colts registered 386 total yards, 20 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Indianapolis ColtsIND 31-17
  • Date: Sunday, September 17, 1989
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 449, Turnovers: 1
  • Indianapolis Colts Stats - Yards: 386, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
IND 3 14 0 0 17
RAM 10 7 7 7 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim EverettRAM28-353683139
Chris ChandlerIND20-332661182

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Eric DickersonIND21116118
Greg BellRAM2268110
Robert DelpinoRAM421016
Ron BrownRAM1505
Chris ChandlerIND1404
Jim EverettRAM1303

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Henry EllardRAM12230330
Clarence VerdinIND283182
Flipper AndersonRAM379039
Bill BrooksIND564019
Eric DickersonIND545012
Clarence WeathersIND433019
Pete HolohanRAM42509
Buford McGeeRAM42108

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
IND221201
RAM28971

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
IND20-33266110
RAM28-35368313

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