Game Recap
In a September 17 week 1 contest in Chicago, the Falcons enjoyed a 37-21 victory against the Bears. Falcons took the going into halftime 31-7 and held on in the second.
The Falcons were guided by Bob Berry who finished with 2 touchdowns. Art Malone had 72 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
For the Bears, Bobby Douglass connected on 2 touchdowns. Jim Harrison had 113 yards on the ground, 1 touchdown. Earl Thomas finished with 1 touchdown.
The Falcons tallied 319 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bears ended with 283 total yards, 15 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Chicago BearsCHI 37-21
- Date: Sunday, September 17, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 319, Turnovers: 2
- Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 283, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
10 |
21 |
3 |
3 |
37 |
| CHI |
7 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Berry | ATL | 6-9 | 151 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 4-12 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Harrison | CHI | 20 | 113 | 1 | 0 | |
| Art Malone | ATL | 19 | 77 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Douglass | CHI | 9 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dave Hampton | ATL | 6 | 49 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joe Profit | ATL | 9 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Cyril Pinder | CHI | 7 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Mitchell | ATL | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Art Malone | ATL | 2 | 72 | 1 | 0 | |
| Earl Thomas | CHI | 2 | 50 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ken Burrow | ATL | 1 | 32 | 1 | 0 | |
| Jim Mitchell | ATL | 2 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Todd Snyder | ATL | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Roger Lawson | CHI | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bob Parsons | CHI | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 37 | 173 | 1 | | |
| CHI | 43 | 214 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 6-9 | 151 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| CHI | 4-12 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears
- Attendance:
- Weather: 76 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 12 mph
- Time of Game:
