Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons (October 1, 1972)

Game Recap


In a October 1 week 3 clash in Atlanta, the Falcons posted a comprehensive 31-3 victory over the Rams. The Rams were held scoreless heading into the half as the Falcons dominated building a 17-0 lead.

The Falcons were guided by Bob Berry who connected on 1 TD. Dave Hampton rumbled for 161 yards rushing, 2 TDs. Ken Burrow finished with 1 TD.

For the Rams, Pete Beathard connected on 4 picks. Jack Snow had 97 yards receiving.

The Falcons registered 358 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Rams finished with 249 total yards, 13 first downs, 6 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Los Angeles RamsRAM 31-3
  • Date: Sunday, October 1, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 358, Turnovers: 3
  • Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 249, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
RAM 0 0 3 0 3
ATL 10 7 7 7 31

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Pete BeathardRAM5-1493040
Roman GabrielRAM5-1879020
Bob BerryATL2-961110

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Dave HamptonATL2916120
Art MaloneATL1810300
Willie EllisonRAM104000
Bob BerryATL32900
Jim BertelsenRAM42100
Les JosephsonRAM82100
Bob ThomasRAM11500

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Jack SnowRAM49700
Bob KleinRAM35500
Ken BurrowATL13810
Jim MitchellATL12300
Lance RentzelRAM21700
Jim BertelsenRAM1300

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL512972
RAM241120

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL2-961111
RAM10-32172064

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