Game Recap
In a November week 9 meeting in San Francisco, the Redskins finished with a close 24-21 win against the 49ers. Bothdidn't let upwere even at halftime until the Redskins had a good third en route to the victory.
The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who had 302 yards passing, 3 TDs, was 20 of 32 passing. Mike Thomas ran for 89 yards on the ground. Frank Grant had 200 yards receiving, 11 catches.
For the 49ers, Jim Plunkett threw for 1 touchdown. Delvin Williams had 180 rush yards, 2 touchdowns. Delvin Williams finished with 99 receiving yards, 1 TD.
The Redskins registered 403 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The 49ers tallied 385 total yards, 19 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 24-21
- Date: Sunday, November 7, 1976
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 403, Turnovers: 2
- San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 385, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| WAS |
0 |
14 |
7 |
3 |
24 |
| SFO |
0 |
14 |
0 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 20-32 | 302 | 3 | 2 | 44 | |
| Jim Plunkett | SFO | 8-21 | 138 | 1 | 2 | 85 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Delvin Williams | SFO | 23 | 180 | 2 | 80 | |
| Mike Thomas | WAS | 21 | 89 | 0 | 28 | |
| Wilbur Jackson | SFO | 15 | 83 | 0 | 21 | |
| John Riggins | WAS | 9 | 23 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jim Plunkett | SFO | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Larry Brown | WAS | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| Jim Lash | SFO | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Frank Grant | WAS | 11 | 200 | 0 | 44 | |
| Delvin Williams | SFO | 4 | 99 | 1 | 85 | |
| Jean Fugett | WAS | 6 | 91 | 3 | 33 | |
| Gene Washington | SFO | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Paul Hofer | SFO | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
| Jim Lash | SFO | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Mike Thomas | WAS | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Roy Jefferson | WAS | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| SFO | 41 | 273 | 2 | | |
| WAS | 35 | 120 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| SFO | 8-21 | 138 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| WAS | 20-32 | 302 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers
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- Weather: 58 degrees, relative humidity 71%, wind 9 mph
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