Game Recap
In a September 16 week 1 meeting in Kansas City, the Rams scored a 23-13 win against the Chiefs. The Chiefs were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Rams were in full control putting together a 23-0 cushion.
The Rams were guided by John Hadl who connected on 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Jim Bertelsen ran for 143 yards on the ground. Lawrence McCutcheon finished with 1 touchdown.
For the Chiefs, Pete Beathard connected on 198 yards, 2 touchdowns, zero interceptions, was 15 of 20 passing. Otis Taylor caught 83 receiving yards.
The Rams ended with 358 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Chiefs finished with 270 total yards, 16 first downs, 2 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Kansas City ChiefsKAN 23-13
- Date: Sunday, September 16, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 358, Turnovers: 1
- Kansas City Chiefs Stats - Yards: 270, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| RAM |
6 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
23 |
| KAN |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
13 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Pete Beathard | KAN | 15-20 | 198 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| John Hadl | RAM | 8-10 | 99 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Livingston | KAN | 5-7 | 64 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Bertelsen | RAM | 28 | 143 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lawrence McCutcheon | RAM | 21 | 120 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wendell Hayes | KAN | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Preece | RAM | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| Pete Beathard | KAN | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mike Livingston | KAN | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Smith | RAM | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Otis Taylor | KAN | 4 | 83 | 0 | 0 | |
| Elmo Wright | KAN | 2 | 60 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lawrence McCutcheon | RAM | 3 | 53 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ed Podolak | KAN | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Willie Ellison | KAN | 4 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| Robert West | KAN | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Morris Stroud | KAN | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| Harold Jackson | RAM | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| KAN | 21 | 40 | 0 | | |
| RAM | 55 | 278 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| KAN | 20-27 | 262 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| RAM | 8-10 | 99 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs
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- Weather: 59 degrees, relative humidity 85%, wind 11 mph
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