Game Recap
In a October week 8 tussle, the Cardinals finished with a tight 23-20 victory over the 49ers. The 49ers had a good 0 leading 13-7 but the rallied in the final 30 minutes.The Cardinals then took it in overtime.
The Cardinals were led by who threw for 0 picks.
For the 49ers, Delvin Williams had 194 rush yards, 3 touchdowns. Jim Lash had 87 yards receiving.
The Cardinals finished with 373 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The 49ers ended with 382 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: St. Louis Cardinals defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 23-20
- Date: Sunday, October 31, 1976
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 373, Turnovers: 1
- San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 382, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| SFO |
0 |
13 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
20 |
| STL |
7 |
0 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jim Hart | STL | 16-31 | 271 | 3 | 1 | 77 | |
| Jim Plunkett | SFO | 8-17 | 125 | 0 | 1 | 43 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Delvin Williams | SFO | 34 | 194 | 3 | 23 | |
| Jim Otis | STL | 23 | 109 | 0 | 23 | |
| Wilbur Jackson | SFO | 17 | 67 | 0 | 8 | |
| Terry Metcalf | STL | 9 | 28 | 0 | 9 | |
| Steve Jones | STL | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | |
| Jim Plunkett | SFO | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mel Gray | STL | 3 | 115 | 1 | 77 | |
| Jim Lash | SFO | 4 | 87 | 0 | 43 | |
| Terry Metcalf | STL | 4 | 50 | 1 | 23 | |
| J.V. Cain | STL | 3 | 45 | 1 | 28 | |
| Ike Harris | STL | 3 | 35 | 0 | 18 | |
| Steve Jones | STL | 2 | 19 | 0 | 15 | |
| Wilbur Jackson | SFO | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Delvin Williams | SFO | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| SFO | 54 | 265 | 3 | | |
| STL | 34 | 148 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| SFO | 8-17 | 125 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| STL | 16-31 | 271 | 3 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Cardinals
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- Weather: 47 degrees, relative humidity 87%, wind 13 mph
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