Game Recap
In a September week 5 match-up in San Diego, the Chargers authored a tight 27-24 victory against the Lions. Chargers took the in the first two quarters 24-7 and stayed composed in the last 30 minutes.
The Chargers were guided by who finished with zero INTs.
For the Lions, Gary Danielson tossed in 269 yards, zero picks, was 20 of 25 passing. Billy Sims ran for 119 rush yards, 2 TDs. Leonard Thompson had 80 yards receiving.
The Chargers ended with 375 total yards, 30 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions tallied 383 total yards, 21 first downs, 0 turnovers and 13 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: San Diego Chargers defeat Detroit LionsDET 27-24
- Date: Sunday, September 30, 1984
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
- San Diego Chargers Stats - Yards: 375, Turnovers: 1
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 383, Turnovers: 0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
7 |
14 |
3 |
24 |
| SDG |
7 |
17 |
0 |
3 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Gary Danielson | DET | 20-25 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 44 | |
| Dan Fouts | SDG | 22-34 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Billy Sims | DET | 14 | 119 | 2 | 81 | |
| Lionel James | SDG | 10 | 58 | 0 | 20 | |
| Buford McGee | SDG | 16 | 40 | 1 | 12 | |
| Earnest Jackson | SDG | 6 | 18 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jeff Chadwick | DET | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | |
| James Jones | DET | 6 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
| Ken Jenkins | DET | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Charlie Joiner | SDG | 7 | 87 | 0 | 28 | |
| Kellen Winslow | SDG | 6 | 80 | 0 | 19 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 4 | 80 | 0 | 33 | |
| Mark Nichols | DET | 3 | 74 | 0 | 44 | |
| Pete Holohan | SDG | 3 | 50 | 0 | 22 | |
| James Jones | DET | 7 | 45 | 0 | 12 | |
| Jeff Chadwick | DET | 2 | 27 | 0 | 21 | |
| Rob Rubick | DET | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 23 | 147 | 3 | | |
| SDG | 39 | 114 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 20-25 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| SDG | 22-35 | 268 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at San Diego Chargers
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- Weather: 74 degrees, relative humidity 83%, wind 8 mph
- Time of Game:
