Game Recap
In a week 6 clash in Atlanta, the Browns enjoyed a 20-17 win over the Falcons. Bothkept pushingwere deadlocked after the second until the Browns had a solid third en route to the victory.
The Browns were guided by Brian Sipe who threw for was 12 of 18 passing. Greg Pruitt ran for 191 rush yards, 2 touchdowns.
For the Falcons, Kim McQuilken connected on 180 pass yards, 1 TD. Bubba Bean rumbled for 1 TD. Alfred Jenkins had 74 yards receiving.
The Browns tallied 432 total yards, 23 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons ended with 258 total yards, 13 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 20-17
- Date: Sunday, October 17, 1976
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 432, Turnovers: 3
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 258, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CLE |
14 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
20 |
| ATL |
0 |
14 |
3 |
0 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Kim McQuilken | ATL | 15-28 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 39 | |
| Brian Sipe | CLE | 12-18 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 36 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Pruitt | CLE | 26 | 191 | 2 | 64 | |
| Cleo Miller | CLE | 22 | 82 | 1 | 11 | |
| Bubba Bean | ATL | 14 | 54 | 1 | 23 | |
| Brian Sipe | CLE | 5 | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Larry Poole | CLE | 3 | 23 | 0 | 13 | |
| Woody Thompson | ATL | 8 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Kim McQuilken | ATL | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alfred Jenkins | ATL | 6 | 74 | 0 | 22 | |
| Paul Warfield | CLE | 4 | 69 | 0 | 36 | |
| Jim Mitchell | ATL | 2 | 47 | 0 | 39 | |
| John Gilliam | ATL | 3 | 38 | 1 | 18 | |
| Reggie Rucker | CLE | 3 | 31 | 0 | 15 | |
| Greg Pruitt | CLE | 3 | 21 | 0 | 8 | |
| Woody Thompson | ATL | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | |
| Oscar Roan | CLE | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 26 | 89 | 1 | | |
| CLE | 57 | 321 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 15-28 | 180 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| CLE | 12-18 | 134 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Cleveland Browns at Atlanta Falcons
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- Weather: 57 degrees, relative humidity 78%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
