Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons 37 to 7
Sunday, December 20, 1970, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 20, 1970, Week 14 of the 1970 season. The Vikings won by a score of 37-7. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 3-4-0 at home, while the Vikings finished 5-2-0 on the road for the 1970 season.
The Vikings finished the season with a record of 12-2-0, the best record in the league for the 1970 season. The Falcons finished the regular season with a record of 4-8-2.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 398 | 262 | 136 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera Defensive Backs Coach: Neill Armstrong General Manager: Jim Finks
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 85 | 46 | 4 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Wide Receivers Coach: Harry Gilmer Defensive Backs Coach: Fred Bruney