San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons 14 to 12
Sunday, December 15, 1968, Week 14The San Francisco 49ers played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 15, 1968, Week 14 of the 1968 season. The 49ers won by a score of 14-12. The 49ers swept the Falcons for the 1968 season. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 1-6-0 at home, while the 49ers finished 4-3-0 on the road for the 1968 season.
The Falcons finished the season with a record of 2-12-0, tied for the worst record in the league for the 1968 season. The 49ers finished the regular season with a record of 7-6-1.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 458 | 210 | 248 | 4 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Chief of Offense: Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: Ernie Zwahlen Offensive Backfield Coach: Ken Meyer Offensive Consultant: Y.A. Tittle Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Shofner Kicking Coach: Fletcher Joseph "Joe" Perry Backs Coach: Ed Hughes Game Scout: Fletcher Joseph "Joe" Perry Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 99 | 51 | 2 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norb Hecker Interim Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Overall Defensive Coach: Hal Herring Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Phillips Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Linebackers Coach: Bill Jobko Defensive Backfield Coach: John Symank