San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons 17 to 34
Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 20, 1981, Week 3 of the 1981 season. The Falcons won by a score of 34-17.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | 273 | 113 | 3 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Quarterbacks Coach: Sam Wyche Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Cas Banaszek Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPherson Linebackers Coach: Norb Hecker Defensive Backs Coach: George Seifert Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Rhodes Special Teams Coach: Milt Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 200 | 163 | 0 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley