San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons 21 to 31
Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 16, 1979, Week 16 of the 1979 season. The Falcons won by a score of 31-21. The Falcons and the 49ers split the season series for the 1979 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the 49ers finished 0-8-0 on the road for the 1979 season.
The 49ers finished the season with a record of 2-14-0, tied for the worst record in the league for the 1979 season. The Falcons finished the regular season with a record of 6-10-0.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 343 | 106 | 3 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Quarterbacks Coach: Sam Wyche Wide Receivers Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Line Coach: Mike White, Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Linebackers Coach: Bill McPherson Defensive Backs Coach: Norb Hecker Special Teams Coach: Dennis Green Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Assistant Director of Public Relations: Brian Billick Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen Administrative Assistant: Mike White
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 152 | 111 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood, Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North