Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions (September 15, 1991)

Game Recap


In a September week 3 clash in Detroit, the Lions completed a 17-13 win against the Dolphins. Bothheld onwere deadlocked after the second quarter until the Lions had a positive third en route to the victory.

The Lions were led by Rodney Peete who tossed in 1 touchdown. Barry Sanders rumbled for 143 yards rushing.

For the Dolphins, Dan Marino tossed in zero INTs. Mark Higgs ran for 1 TD.

The Lions registered 353 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 7 of 13 on third downs. The Dolphins finished with 226 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 17-13
  • Date: Sunday, September 15, 1991
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 353, Turnovers: 1
  • Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 226, Turnovers: 0

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIA 3 7 0 3 13
DET 3 7 7 0 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Dan MarinoMIA16-341740018
Rodney PeeteDET13-241731126

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Barry SandersDET32143014
Mark HiggsMIA1971124
Jim ArnoldDET121021
Rodney PeeteDET516110
Cedric JacksonDET2906
Tony PaigeMIA1101

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Robert ClarkDET557015
Mark ClaytonMIA456017
Brett PerrimanDET238020
Mark DuperMIA336018
Willie GreenDET229126
Tony PaigeMIA327013
Mike FarrDET115015
Barry SandersDET114014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET401891
MIA20721

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET13-24173112
MIA16-34174002

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