Game Recap
In a September 6 week 1 contest in Detroit, the Lions scored a 24-17 win over the 49ers. The Lions had a good start early with a 10-3 halftime lead and held off the 49ers late.
The Lions were guided by Gary Danielson who threw for 196 pass yards, 2 TDs, was 16 of 27 passing. Billy Sims rumbled for 1 TD. Billy Sims had 1 touchdown.
For the 49ers, Joe Montana tossed in 195 pass yards, 1 touchdown, was 18 of 28 passing. Ricky Patton had 1 touchdown. Freddie Solomon caught 94 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
The Lions ended with 295 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The 49ers tallied 297 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 24-17
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 1981
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 295, Turnovers: 2
- San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 297, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| SFO |
0 |
3 |
0 |
14 |
17 |
| DET |
0 |
10 |
0 |
14 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Danielson | DET | 16-27 | 196 | 2 | 1 | 39 | |
| Joe Montana | SFO | 18-28 | 195 | 1 | 1 | 23 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ricky Patton | SFO | 15 | 72 | 1 | 22 | |
| Billy Sims | DET | 21 | 59 | 1 | 14 | |
| Walt Easley | SFO | 7 | 23 | 0 | 6 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 4 | 23 | 0 | 16 | |
| Earl Cooper | SFO | 9 | 22 | 0 | 9 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Vince Thompson | DET | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Freddie Solomon | SFO | 8 | 94 | 1 | 21 | |
| Billy Sims | DET | 5 | 66 | 1 | 39 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 3 | 63 | 0 | 28 | |
| Dwight Clark | SFO | 5 | 57 | 0 | 17 | |
| Charle Young | SFO | 2 | 33 | 0 | 23 | |
| Horace King | DET | 3 | 24 | 1 | 17 | |
| Freddie Scott | DET | 2 | 23 | 0 | 16 | |
| Ulysses Norris | DET | 2 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 30 | 127 | 1 | | |
| SFO | 33 | 121 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 16-27 | 196 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| SFO | 18-28 | 195 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
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