Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 23 to 24

Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, September 7, 1980, Week 1 of the 1980 season. The Vikings won by a score of 24-23.


Atlanta Falcons offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
314 156 158 1 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
448 371 77 1 28

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