St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Redskins (December 20, 1970)

Game Recap


Week 14 in December during the 1970 football season had the home Washington Redskins defeat the 0 St. Louis Cardinals 28-27. Redskins led 21-13 entering the last quarter, and stayed firm at the end to win it by 1.

The Redskins were led by Sonny Jurgensen who had 2 TDs. Charlie Harraway rumbled for 2 TDs.

For the Cardinals, threw for 0 interceptions.

The Redskins finished with 287 total yards, 20 first downs, 3 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Cardinals ended up with 250 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat St. Louis Cardinals 28-27
  • Date: Sunday, December 20, 1970
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 287, Turnovers: 3
  • St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 250, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
STL 7 3 3 14 27
WAS 14 7 0 7 28

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim HartSTL16-31199220
Sonny JurgensenWAS9-14146210

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Charlie HarrawayWAS187420
MacArthur LaneSTL175500
Larry BrownWAS204400
Jerry SmithWAS12000
Cid EdwardsSTL4800
Roy ShiversSTL2600
Dave KopayWAS4300

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
John GilliamSTL512510
Walter RobertsWAS15200
Jerry SmithWAS34920
Jackie SmithSTL32910
Larry BrownWAS32600
Jerry DaanenSTL12200
Cid EdwardsSTL41800
Jon HendersonWAS11200

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
STL25690
WAS431412

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
STL16-31199223
WAS9-14146210

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