Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins (January 8, 1983) (Post Season)

Game Recap

In a January 8 postseason showdown, the Redskins kept alive with a dominant 31-7 win against the Lions. The Lions were held scoreless going into halftime as the Redskins dominated building a 24-0 lead.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who had 210 pass yards in the air, 3 TDs, 0 picks, was 14 of 19 passing. John Riggins ran for 119 rush yards. Alvin Garrett had 110 yards receiving, 3 TDs.

For the Lions, Eric Hipple tossed in 298 yards, 1 touchdown. Leonard Thompson finished with 150 yards receiving.

The Redskins finished with 366 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions tallied 364 total yards, 20 first downs, 5 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat Detroit LionsDET 31-7
• Date: Saturday, January 8, 1983
• Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 366, Turnovers: 0
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 364, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DET	0	0	7	0	7
WAS	10	14	7	0	31

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Eric Hipple	DET	22-38	298	1	2	48
Joe Theismann	WAS	14-19	210	3	0	45

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	WAS	25	119	0	25
Eric Hipple	DET	6	47	0	13
Wilbur Jackson	WAS	8	27	0	7
Billy Sims	DET	6	19	0	8
Dexter Bussey	DET	5	19	0	9
Rick Walker	WAS	2	14	0	9
Horace King	DET	4	10	0	9

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Leonard Thompson	DET	7	150	0	48
Alvin Garrett	WAS	6	110	3	27
Charlie Brown	WAS	3	69	0	45
Billy Sims	DET	6	68	0	35
Tracy Porter	DET	2	31	0	21
David Hill	DET	3	29	1	15
Rick Walker	WAS	4	16	0	9
Joe Washington	WAS	1	15	0	15

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	21	95	0
WAS	38	175	0

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	22-38	298	1	2	4
WAS	14-19	210	3	0	2

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins

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