Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams (November 5, 1972)

Game Recap


Week 8 in November during the 1972 football season had the homestanding Los Angeles Rams beat the 0 Atlanta Falcons 20-7. Rams took the entering halftime 10-7 and held on in the final 30 minutes. The Falcons were shut out in the final 30 minutes.

The Rams were guided by Roman Gabriel who connected on zero interceptions. Willie Ellison ran for 114 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Falcons, Bob Berry tossed in 1 touchdown. Wes Chesson had 120 receiving yards.

The Rams ended with 295 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons tallied 237 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 20-7
  • Date: Sunday, November 5, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 295, Turnovers: 0
  • Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 237, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
ATL 0 7 0 0 7
RAM 7 3 7 3 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bob BerryATL11-20164120
Roman GabrielRAM8-1193000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Willie EllisonRAM2711410
Dave HamptonATL187800
Jim BertelsenRAM117110
Art MaloneATL102500
Larry SmithRAM3900
Joe ProfitATL1800
Eddie RayATL1600

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Wes ChessonATL712000
Lance RentzelRAM34600
Ken BurrowATL22700
Jim BertelsenRAM32300
Bob KleinRAM11800
Art MaloneATL11300
Jack SnowRAM1600
Dave HamptonATL1410

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
ATL301170
RAM492022

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
ATL11-20164126
RAM8-1193000

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