Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 17 to 20
Saturday, December 16, 1972, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Saturday, December 16, 1972, Week 14 of the 1972 season. The 49ers won by a score of 20-17. With this game, the 49ers finished the season 4-2-1 at home, while the Vikings finished 4-3-0 on the road for the 1972 season.
The 49ers finished the season with a record of 8-5-1, while the Vikings finished the season at 7-7-0.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 96 | 177 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera Vice President: Jim Finks General Manager: Jim Finks
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383 | 229 | 154 | 7 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Special Teams Coach: Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher