Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins (October 23, 1983)

Game Recap

In a October week 8 collision in Washington, the Redskins got a comprehensive 38-17 victory against the Lions. The Redskins were ahead after the second quarter 28-3 and rolled to a straightforward win.

The Redskins were led by Joe Theismann who connected on 247 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, was 15 of 23 passing. Joe Washington had 147 rush yards. Alvin Garrett had 97 receiving yards.

For the Lions, Gary Danielson tossed in 1 touchdown. Ulysses Norris had 1 touchdown.

The Redskins ended with 441 total yards, 26 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 176 total yards, 12 first downs, 3 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat Detroit LionsDET 38-17
• Date: Sunday, October 23, 1983
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 441, Turnovers: 1
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 176, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DET	0	3	7	7	17
WAS	14	14	3	7	38

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Joe Theismann	WAS	15-23	247	2	0	84
Gary Danielson	DET	8-17	104	1	1	41
Eric Hipple	DET	5-17	37	0	1	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Joe Washington	WAS	22	147	0	41
James Jones	DET	12	38	0	8
Otis Wonsley	WAS	9	35	0	9
Leonard Thompson	DET	1	25	0	25
Billy Sims	DET	5	18	1	13
Jeff Hayes	WAS	1	15	0	15
Joe Theismann	WAS	2	8	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Alvin Garrett	WAS	3	97	0	84
Nick Giaquinto	WAS	5	67	0	26
Ulysses Norris	DET	2	43	1	41
Art Monk	WAS	3	43	1	18
Jeff Chadwick	DET	3	34	0	15
James Jones	DET	4	28	0	28
Joe Washington	WAS	3	24	1	10
Leonard Thompson	DET	2	22	0	17

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	18	81	1
WAS	46	209	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	13-34	141	1	2	5
WAS	15-23	247	2	0	2

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins

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• Weather: 56 degrees, relative humidity 85%, wind 8 mph
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