Game Recap
In a December 8 week 14 clash, the Patriots enjoyed a 23-6 victory over the Lions. Patriots took the entering halftime 17-3 and held on in the second half.
The Patriots were guided by Tony Eason who tossed in 1 touchdown, was 14 of 22 passing. Craig James rumbled for 115 yards rushing. Derrick Ramsey finished with 1 TD.
For the Lions, Eric Hipple connected on zero INTs. James Jones had 92 rush yards.
The Patriots ended up with 352 total yards, 23 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 246 total yards, 15 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: New England PatriotsNWE defeat Detroit LionsDET 23-6
- Date: Sunday, December 8, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- New England Patriots Stats - Yards: 352, Turnovers: 1
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 246, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
6 |
| NWE |
7 |
10 |
0 |
6 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Eric Hipple | DET | 14-29 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 22 | |
| Tony Eason | NWE | 14-22 | 136 | 1 | 1 | 17 | |
| Joe Ferguson | DET | 2-9 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 19 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Craig James | NWE | 26 | 115 | 0 | 11 | |
| James Jones | DET | 16 | 92 | 0 | 22 | |
| Tony Collins | NWE | 10 | 61 | 0 | 28 | |
| Robert Weathers | NWE | 3 | 18 | 0 | 13 | |
| Mosi Tatupu | NWE | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7 | |
| Tony Eason | NWE | 3 | 11 | 1 | 16 | |
| Eric Hipple | DET | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mark Nichols | DET | 3 | 44 | 0 | 22 | |
| Leonard Thompson | DET | 3 | 36 | 0 | 15 | |
| Pete Mandley | DET | 2 | 34 | 0 | 19 | |
| Derrick Ramsey | NWE | 3 | 25 | 1 | 15 | |
| Stanley Morgan | NWE | 2 | 24 | 0 | 14 | |
| Irving Fryar | NWE | 2 | 20 | 0 | 15 | |
| Alvin Moore | DET | 4 | 19 | 0 | 13 | |
| Craig James | NWE | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 21 | 105 | 0 | | |
| NWE | 45 | 216 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 16-38 | 159 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| NWE | 14-22 | 136 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at New England Patriots
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- Weather: 38 degrees, relative humidity 62%, wind 14 mph, wind chill 29
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