Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (October 20, 1991)

Game Recap


In a October 20 week 8 contest, the 49ers pitched a 35-3 victory over the Lions. The 49ers poured it on early leading 21-3 at the half and rolled to a comprehensive victory.

The 49ers were led by Steve Young who finished with 237 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, was 18 of 20 passing. Keith Henderson had 104 yards rushing.

For the Lions, Rodney Peete tossed in 183 pass yards in the air. Brett Perriman had 89 yards receiving.

The 49ers ended with 505 total yards, 29 first downs, 1 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were 12 of 15 on third downs. The Lions ended up with 207 total yards, 10 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 1 of 7 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: San Francisco 49ersSFO defeat Detroit LionsDET 35-3
  • Date: Sunday, October 20, 1991
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 505, Turnovers: 1
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 207, Turnovers: 2

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 3 0 0 3
SFO 0 21 14 0 35

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Steve YoungSFO18-202372051
Rodney PeeteDET14-241830137
Steve BonoSFO3-335000
Erik KramerDET0-30000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Keith HendersonSFO20104025
Steve YoungSFO740010
Dexter CarterSFO103607
Harry SydneySFO831111
Barry SandersDET726016
Tom RathmanSFO61727
Spencer TillmanSFO1808

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Brett PerrimanDET689037
Jamie WilliamsSFO559019
John TaylorSFO258051
Mike FarrDET558016
Mike SherrardSFO343122
Jerry RiceSFO535113
Dexter CarterSFO126026
Jeff CampbellDET121021

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET8240
SFO542333

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET14-27183010
SFO21-23272200

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