Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins (October 13, 1985)

Game Recap

In a October week 6 clash, the Redskins scored a lopsided 24-3 victory over the Lions. The Redskins led after the second quarter 17-3 and coasted to a comprehensive win.

The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who threw for 0 INTs, was 18 of 25 passing. John Riggins ran for 114 rush yards, 3 TDs. Art Monk finished with 73 yards receiving.

For the Lions, Eric Hipple had 213 yards passing.

The Redskins ended with 291 total yards, 23 first downs, 0 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 226 total yards, 8 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Washington Redskins defeat Detroit LionsDET 24-3
• Date: Sunday, October 13, 1985
• Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
• Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 291, Turnovers: 0
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 226, Turnovers: 4

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DET	3	0	0	0	3
WAS	3	14	7	0	24

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Eric Hipple	DET	13-29	213	0	2	43
Joe Theismann	WAS	18-25	153	0	0	31
John Riggins	WAS	0-1	0	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
John Riggins	WAS	21	114	3	21
Keith Griffin	WAS	17	38	0	7
James Jones	DET	7	16	0	8
Wilbert Montgomery	DET	4	10	0	4
Otis Wonsley	WAS	3	8	0	5
George Rogers	WAS	2	8	0	4
Alvin Moore	DET	1	2	0	2

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Art Monk	WAS	8	73	0	31
Jeff Chadwick	DET	3	66	0	42
Mark Nichols	DET	3	64	0	43
Gary Clark	WAS	7	58	0	18
Leonard Thompson	DET	2	35	0	30
James Jones	DET	3	28	0	15
David Lewis	DET	2	20	0	11
Clint Didier	WAS	1	9	0	9

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	12	28	0
WAS	44	168	3

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	13-29	213	0	2	6
WAS	18-26	153	0	0	3

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Washington Redskins

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• Weather: 63 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 11 mph
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