Game Recap
In a week 16 match-up, the Lions completed a 31-24 win against the Falcons. Lions took the in the first two quarters 14-10 and stayed firm in the last 30 minutes.
The Lions were led by Bob Gagliano who tossed in 213 passing yards, 1 touchdown. Barry Sanders had 158 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns. Richard Johnson had 135 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Falcons, Chris Miller threw for 334 pass yards in the air, 2 TDs. Keith Jones ran for 1 TD. Gene Lang finished with 73 yards receiving, 1 TD.
The Lions finished with 376 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 1 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons tallied 413 total yards, 27 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 31-24
- Date: Sunday, December 24, 1989
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 376, Turnovers: 2
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 413, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
7 |
7 |
10 |
7 |
31 |
| ATL |
0 |
10 |
0 |
14 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Chris Miller | ATL | 37-66 | 334 | 2 | 1 | 30 | |
| Bob Gagliano | DET | 17-30 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 35 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Barry Sanders | DET | 20 | 158 | 3 | 25 | |
| Keith Jones | ATL | 7 | 37 | 1 | 19 | |
| Greg Paterra | ATL | 8 | 31 | 0 | 8 | |
| Bob Gagliano | DET | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gene Lang | ATL | 3 | 18 | 0 | 10 | |
| John Settle | ATL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Richard Johnson | DET | 7 | 135 | 1 | 35 | |
| Gene Lang | ATL | 6 | 73 | 1 | 29 | |
| Robert Clark | DET | 6 | 67 | 0 | 15 | |
| Michael Haynes | ATL | 6 | 62 | 1 | 21 | |
| Shawn Collins | ATL | 6 | 58 | 0 | 13 | |
| Ron Heller | ATL | 6 | 53 | 0 | 30 | |
| Keith Jones | ATL | 7 | 38 | 0 | 9 | |
| Greg Paterra | ATL | 3 | 27 | 0 | 20 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 21 | 89 | 1 | | |
| DET | 26 | 179 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 37-66 | 334 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| DET | 17-30 | 213 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons
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- Weather: 17 degrees, relative humidity 46%, wind 15 mph, wind chill 2
- Time of Game:
