NFL game summary for 11/22/1970:
The Rams defense produced two touchdowns within 46 seconds in the third period to erase a 7-3 Atlanta lead. Linebacker Myron Pottios forced a fumble by Paul Gipson and defensive end Coy Bacon picked up the ball and ran 14 yards for a touchdown. On Atlanta's next play from scrimmage, Bob Berry's pass was intercepted and returned 25 yards for another TD by Kermit Alexander.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 126.3 (12) | 169.4 (12) | 295.8 (9) | 26 |
| DEFENSE | 93.7 (2) | 148.2 (7) | 241.9 (2) | 25 | |
 | OFFENSE | 117.3 (16) | 141.7 (18) | 259.0 (22) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 116.8 (12) | 150.4 (9) | 267.2 (6) | 19 |
Line: n/a
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams (6-3-1) | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| Atlanta Falcons (3-5-2) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
( 3- 0) LA David Ray 10 yard field goal ( 3- 7) ATL Paul Gipson 51 yard pass from Bob Berry (Ken Vinyard kick) (10- 7) LA Coy Bacon 14 yard fumble return (David Ray kick) (17- 7) LA Kermit Alexander 25 yard interception return (David Ray kick)
LA ATL
First Downs: 10 14
Rushes-yards: 42-123 23-87
Yards/rush: 2.9 3.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 8-16-111-1 17-30-234-3
Sacked-yards: 2-12 6-49
Net pass yards: 99 185
Net yards/pass: 5.5 5.1
Total net yards: 222 272
Total plays: 60 (70% run) 59 (38% run)
Yards/play: 3.7 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 2-2
Turnovers: 2 5
Penalties-yards: 5-48 3-44
Attendance: 58,850
Passing:
LA: Roman Gabriel, 7 of 15 for 86 yards (1 int); Les Josephson, 1 of 1 for 25 yards ATL: Randy Johnson, 10 of 17 for 130 yards (2 int); Bob Berry, 7 of 13 for 104 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
LA: Les Josephson, 22 for 74 yards; Tommy Mason, 12 for 22 yards; Roman Gabriel, 4 for 5 yards; Larry Smith, 2 for 17 yards; Willie Ellison, 2 for 5 yards ATL: Cannonball Butler, 11 for 33 yards; Paul Gipson, 5 for 21 yards; Sonny Campbell, 4 for 14 yards; Art Malone, 2 for 5 yards; Randy Johnson, 1 for 14 yards
Receiving:
LA: Tommy Mason, 3 for 56 yards; Les Josephson, 2 for 18 yards; Jack Snow, 2 for 12 yards; Wendell Tucker, 1 for 25 yards ATL: Paul Flatley, 9 for 92 yards; Paul Gipson, 5 for 110 yards and 1 TD; Todd Snyder, 3 for 32 yards
Kick returns:
LA: Alvin Haymond, 2 for 58 yards ATL: Cannonball Butler, 2 for 40 yards; Sonny Campbell, 2 for 32 yards
Punt returns:
LA: Alvin Haymond, 4 for 35 yards ATL: John Mallory, 2 for 17 yards; Mike Freeman, 1 for 4 yards; Tom McCauley, 1 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
LA: Kermit Alexander, 2 for 25 yards and 1 TD; Clancy Williams, 1 for 0 yards ATL: Grady Allen, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
LA: Pat Studstill, 6 for 214 yards ATL: Billy Lothridge, 5 for 194 yards
Field Goals:
LA: David Ray, 1/3 ATL: Ken Vinyard, 0/2
LA: Roman Gabriel, 7 of 15 for 86 yards (1 int); Les Josephson, 1 of 1 for 25 yards ATL: Randy Johnson, 10 of 17 for 130 yards (2 int); Bob Berry, 7 of 13 for 104 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
LA: Les Josephson, 22 for 74 yards; Tommy Mason, 12 for 22 yards; Roman Gabriel, 4 for 5 yards; Larry Smith, 2 for 17 yards; Willie Ellison, 2 for 5 yards ATL: Cannonball Butler, 11 for 33 yards; Paul Gipson, 5 for 21 yards; Sonny Campbell, 4 for 14 yards; Art Malone, 2 for 5 yards; Randy Johnson, 1 for 14 yards
Receiving:
LA: Tommy Mason, 3 for 56 yards; Les Josephson, 2 for 18 yards; Jack Snow, 2 for 12 yards; Wendell Tucker, 1 for 25 yards ATL: Paul Flatley, 9 for 92 yards; Paul Gipson, 5 for 110 yards and 1 TD; Todd Snyder, 3 for 32 yards
Kick returns:
LA: Alvin Haymond, 2 for 58 yards ATL: Cannonball Butler, 2 for 40 yards; Sonny Campbell, 2 for 32 yards
Punt returns:
LA: Alvin Haymond, 4 for 35 yards ATL: John Mallory, 2 for 17 yards; Mike Freeman, 1 for 4 yards; Tom McCauley, 1 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
LA: Kermit Alexander, 2 for 25 yards and 1 TD; Clancy Williams, 1 for 0 yards ATL: Grady Allen, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
LA: Pat Studstill, 6 for 214 yards ATL: Billy Lothridge, 5 for 194 yards
Field Goals:
LA: David Ray, 1/3 ATL: Ken Vinyard, 0/2