Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns (October 5, 1969)

Game Recap


Week 3 of the 1969 football season had the visiting Detroit Lions handle the 0 Cleveland Browns 28-21. The Browns had the lead at halftime 21-7 but Lions took control in the 0. The Lions had a 14-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Browns were held scoreless in the final 30 minutes.

The Lions were led by Bill Munson who finished with 2 TDs. Mel Farr ran for 1 touchdown. John Wright had 1 touchdown.

For the Browns, Bill Nelsen connected on 196 yards passing, 3 TDs. Paul Warfield finished with 106 receiving yards, 1 TD.

The Lions finished with 301 total yards, 19 first downs, 4 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns finished with 264 total yards, 14 first downs, 6 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 28-21
  • Date: Sunday, October 5, 1969
  • Game Time Kickoff:
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 301, Turnovers: 4
  • Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 264, Turnovers: 6

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 7 7 14 28
CLE 7 14 0 0 21

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bill NelsenCLE13-29196330
Bill MunsonDET11-20169210
Greg LandryDET2-325010

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Mel FarrDET196410
Ron JohnsonCLE125900
Nick EddyDET115510
Leroy KellyCLE101600
Bill MunsonDET21300
Larry WatkinsDET41200
Reece MorrisonCLE2500

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Paul WarfieldCLE710610
Gary CollinsCLE36720
John WrightDET35110
Charlie SandersDET44700
Larry WatkinsDET34300
Earl McCullouchDET23710
Milt MorinCLE22200
Mel FarrDET11600

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
CLE25790
DET361442

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
CLE13-29196330
DET13-23194220

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