Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (December 16, 1972)

Game Recap


In a December 16 week 14 meeting in San Francisco, the 49ers authored a 20-17 victory over the Vikings. The Vikings had the lead moving into into the fourth quarter 17-6 when 49ers pulled it out for the victory, outscoring the Vikings 14-0.

The 49ers were guided by John Brodie who tossed in 2 TDs. Gene Washington had 119 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Vikings, Fran Tarkenton finished with 2 TDs. John Gilliam caught 1 touchdown.

The 49ers tallied 383 total yards, 18 first downs, 7 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings ended up with 273 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 20-17
  • Date: Saturday, December 16, 1972
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 383, Turnovers: 7
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 273, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 7 0 10 0 17
SFO 0 6 0 14 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
John BrodieSFO10-15165220
Fran TarkentonMIN11-25144220
Steve SpurrierSFO7-1476030
John IsenbargerSFO0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Ed MarinaroMIN167000
Larry SchreiberSFO126700
Vic WashingtonSFO104300
Bill BrownMIN104100
Oscar ReedMIN73000
Fran TarkentonMIN22800
Ken WillardSFO52500

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Gene WashingtonSFO411910
John GilliamMIN46210
Bill BrownMIN35400
Vic WashingtonSFO43600
Ted KwalickSFO23100
Ed MarinaroMIN32210
Ken WillardSFO21900
Larry SchreiberSFO21700

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
MIN381770
SFO331540

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
MIN11-25144224
SFO17-30241252

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