Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Rams 17 to 20
Sunday, December 21, 1980, Week 16The Atlanta Falcons played the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim on Sunday, December 21, 1980, Week 16 of the 1980 season. The Rams won by a score of 20-17. The Rams and the Falcons split the season series for the 1980 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Rams finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Falcons finished 6-2-0 on the road for the 1980 season.
The Falcons finished the season with a record of 12-4-0, tied for the best record in the league for the 1980 season. The Rams finished the regular season with a record of 11-5-0.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 184 | 165 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 447 | 191 | 256 | 2 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Malavasi Offensive Coordinator: Lionel Taylor Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Hewritt Dixon Special Teams Coach: Herb Paterra Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans Assistant General Manager: Jack Faulkner Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner Assistant Trainer: Garrett Giemont