The Atlanta Falcons squeaked out a win over the San Francisco 49ers, 20 to 17, on September 19, 1971.
1st quarter
SF
ATL
Bill Bell 23-yard field goal
0
3
2nd quarter
SF
ATL
Jimmy Thomas 25-yard run (Bruce Gossett kick)
7
3
Ken Burrow 10-yard pass from Bob Berry (Bill Bell kick)
7
10
3rd quarter
SF
ATL
Bill Bell 23-yard field goal
7
13
Ken Burrow 35-yard pass from Bob Berry (Bill Bell kick)
7
20
4th quarter
SF
ATL
Bruce Gossett 28-yard field goal
10
20
Ted Kwalick 33-yard pass from John Brodie (Bruce Gossett kick)
17
20