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

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe TheismannWAS15-232472084
Gary DanielsonDET8-171041141
Eric HippleDET5-1737010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Joe WashingtonWAS22147041
James JonesDET123808
Otis WonsleyWAS93509
Leonard ThompsonDET125025
Billy SimsDET518113
Jeff HayesWAS115015
Joe TheismannWAS2800

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Alvin GarrettWAS397084
Nick GiaquintoWAS567026
Ulysses NorrisDET243141
Art MonkWAS343118
Jeff ChadwickDET334015
James JonesDET428028
Joe WashingtonWAS324110
Leonard ThompsonDET222017

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET18811
WAS462093

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET13-34141125
WAS15-23247202

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