Game Recap
In a week 2 contest, the Chargers completed a 28-23 victory against the Lions. The Chargers started well early with a 7-3 halftime lead and held off the Lions late.
The Chargers were guided by who had zero INTs.
For the Lions, Gary Danielson tossed in 213 pass yards in the air, was 18 of 26 passing. Billy Sims had 98 yards on the ground, 1 TD. Freddie Scott had 84 yards receiving.
The Chargers finished with 367 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 385 total yards, 26 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Detroit LionsDET 28-23
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 1981
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 367, Turnovers: 2
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 385, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
3 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
23 |
| SDG |
7 |
0 |
7 |
14 |
28 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 18-25 | 316 | 1 | 1 | 49 | |
| Gary Danielson | DET | 18-26 | 213 | 0 | 1 | 41 | |
| Tom Skladany | DET | 1-1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Sims | DET | 23 | 98 | 1 | 24 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 9 | 40 | 0 | 12 | |
| Chuck Muncie | SDG | 15 | 36 | 2 | 11 | |
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gary Danielson | DET | 4 | 14 | 1 | 11 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
| Horace King | DET | 2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charlie Joiner | SDG | 7 | 166 | 0 | 49 | |
| Freddie Scott | DET | 6 | 84 | 0 | 31 | |
| Dwight Scales | SDG | 2 | 57 | 0 | 44 | |
| Billy Sims | DET | 2 | 53 | 0 | 41 | |
| Rick Kane | DET | 5 | 38 | 0 | 10 | |
| Kellen Winslow | SDG | 3 | 35 | 1 | 15 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 3 | 31 | 0 | 14 | |
| Eric Sievers | SDG | 3 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 41 | 178 | 2 | | |
| SDG | 24 | 57 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 19-27 | 229 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| SDG | 18-25 | 316 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers
- Attendance:
- Weather: 73 degrees, relative humidity 81%, wind 11 mph
- Time of Game:
