Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (December 22, 1991)

Game Recap


In a week 17 collision in Buffalo, the Lions authored a close 17-14 victory over the Bills. The Bills had the halftime lead 7-0 but took command in the 0. The Lions had a 14-7 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Lions then took it in overtime.

The Lions were guided by Erik Kramer who threw for 251 passing yards in the air. Barry Sanders had 108 yards rushing, 1 TD.

For the Bills, Frank Reich finished with 2 touchdowns, was 15 of 25 passing. Kenneth Davis rumbled for 118 rush yards.

The Lions ended up with 356 total yards, 22 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 1 of 12 on third downs. The Bills ended with 275 total yards, 14 first downs, 1 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were 3 of 12 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 17-14
  • Date: Sunday, December 22, 1991
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 356, Turnovers: 3
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 275, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TOT
DET 0 0 0 14 3 17
BUF 0 7 0 7 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Erik KramerDET17-362510234
Frank ReichBUF15-251662129

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Kenneth DavisBUF25118035
Barry SandersDET26108120
Carwell GardnerBUF52308
Frank ReichBUF31008
Erik KramerDET5303

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Robert ClarkDET454016
Barry SandersDET353034
Willie GreenDET247033
Keith McKellerBUF246029
Brett PerrimanDET544014
Andre ReedBUF231124
Kenneth DavisBUF531010
Mike FarrDET128028

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF331510
DET311111

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF15-25166214
DET17-36251021

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