Game Recap
In a September 18 week 1 tussle, the Redskins scored a 24-21 victory over the Vikings. The Vikings had the edge going into into the deciding quarter 14-10 when Redskins got on top for the victory, outscoring the Vikings 14-7.
The Redskins were led by Larry Brown ran for 105 rush yards, 1 TD.
For the Vikings, Fran Tarkenton had 233 yards passing in the air, 2 touchdowns, zero INTs. Gene Washington had 70 yards receiving.
The Redskins finished with 203 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings ended up with 382 total yards, 26 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 24-21
- Date: Monday, September 18, 1972
- Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 203, Turnovers: 1
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 382, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| WAS |
7 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
24 |
| MIN |
0 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 18-31 | 233 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Kilmer | WAS | 7-17 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Larry Brown | WAS | 21 | 105 | 1 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 12 | 68 | 0 | 0 | |
| Clint Jones | MIN | 21 | 66 | 1 | 0 | |
| Charlie Harraway | WAS | 9 | 42 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 3 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 5 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dave Osborn | MIN | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Gene Washington | MIN | 3 | 70 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Gilliam | MIN | 4 | 53 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 5 | 47 | 1 | 0 | |
| Roy Jefferson | WAS | 4 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Beasley | MIN | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Oscar Reed | MIN | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Clint Jones | MIN | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Brown | WAS | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIN | 43 | 182 | 1 | | |
| WAS | 31 | 146 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIN | 18-31 | 233 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| WAS | 7-17 | 57 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at Minnesota Vikings
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 67%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
