Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings 27 to 12

Sunday, September 16, 1979, Week 3

The Miami Dolphins played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, September 16, 1979, Week 3 of the 1979 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 27-12.


Miami Dolphins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
319 183 136 3 22

Coaches

Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby, Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
243 106 137 4 14

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese