Game Recap
In a week 1 collision, the Lions pitched a 41-20 victory against the Rams. The Rams had the lead after the second 20-17 but Lions took control in the 0. The Lions had a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Rams were blanked in the second.
The Lions were guided by Gary Danielson who connected on 0 INTs. Billy Sims rumbled for 153 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns.
For the Rams, Elvis Peacock ran for 1 TD.
The Lions registered 494 total yards, 27 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Rams registered 255 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Los Angeles RamsRAM 41-20
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 1980
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 494, Turnovers: 1
- Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 255, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
10 |
7 |
10 |
14 |
41 |
| RAM |
6 |
14 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Danielson | DET | 10-19 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Pat Haden | RAM | 13-24 | 133 | 0 | 3 | 24 | |
| Vince Ferragamo | RAM | 4-5 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Sims | DET | 22 | 153 | 3 | 41 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 14 | 111 | 1 | 20 | |
| Elvis Peacock | RAM | 17 | 67 | 1 | 13 | |
| Freddie Scott | DET | 1 | 36 | 0 | 36 | |
| Horace King | DET | 4 | 18 | 1 | 8 | |
| Rick Kane | DET | 3 | 13 | 0 | 6 | |
| Cullen Bryant | RAM | 5 | 13 | 1 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Sims | DET | 2 | 64 | 0 | 60 | |
| Preston Dennard | RAM | 4 | 63 | 0 | 24 | |
| David Hill | DET | 3 | 48 | 0 | 19 | |
| Drew Hill | RAM | 3 | 40 | 0 | 20 | |
| Freddie Scott | DET | 3 | 26 | 0 | 10 | |
| Cullen Bryant | RAM | 4 | 25 | 0 | 8 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
| Jeff Moore | RAM | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 46 | 330 | 5 | | |
| RAM | 24 | 86 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 10-19 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| RAM | 17-29 | 179 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams
- Attendance:
- Weather: 66 degrees, relative humidity 70%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
