Game Recap
In a December week 13 clash, the Falcons scored a 20-13 victory over the Vikings. The Falcons dropped 20 of their 20 points in the second quarter.
The Falcons were guided by Randy Johnson who connected on zero INTs.
For the Vikings, Bob Berry tossed in 203 yards passing, 1 TD, 5 picks. Preston Carpenter had 97 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.
The Falcons tallied 187 total yards, 10 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 270 total yards, 16 first downs, 6 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 20-13
- Date: Sunday, December 4, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 187, Turnovers: 0
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 270, Turnovers: 6
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
0 |
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
| MIN |
7 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Berry | MIN | 12-33 | 203 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Randy Johnson | ATL | 11-22 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Bill Brown | MIN | 22 | 72 | 0 | 0 | |
| Junior Coffey | ATL | 16 | 55 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bobby Walden | MIN | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Lindsey | MIN | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ernie Wheelwright | ATL | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| Randy Johnson | ATL | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| Bob Berry | MIN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Preston Carpenter | MIN | 5 | 97 | 1 | 0 | |
| Paul Flatley | MIN | 5 | 77 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alex Hawkins | ATL | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ernie Wheelwright | ATL | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Red Phillips | MIN | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Martin | ATL | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vern Burke | ATL | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 34 | 73 | 2 | | |
| MIN | 33 | 109 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 11-22 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MIN | 12-33 | 203 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings
- Attendance:
- Weather: 20 degrees, relative humidity 75%, wind 14 mph, wind chill 6
- Time of Game:
