Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions (November 17, 1996)

Game Recap


In a November 17 week 12 collision, the Lions enjoyed a 17-16 win over the Seahawks. The Seahawks had the lead after two 10-7 but Lions took control in the 0. The Lions outscored the Seahawks 10-6 in the second half.

The Lions were guided by Don Majkowski who connected on 1 TD, was 18 of 23 passing. Barry Sanders rumbled for 134 yards on the ground, 1 TD. Herman Moore had 1 touchdown.

For the Seahawks, Lamar Smith ran for 148 rush yards, 1 touchdown. James McKnight caught 73 receiving yards.

The Lions registered 285 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 2 of 7 on third downs. The Seahawks ended up with 378 total yards, 24 first downs, 1 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 4 of 11 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Seattle SeahawksSEA 17-16
  • Date: Sunday, November 17, 1996
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 285, Turnovers: 1
  • Seattle Seahawks Stats - Yards: 378, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
SEA 7 3 3 3 16
DET 0 7 7 3 17

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Don MajkowskiDET18-231571118
John FrieszSEA8-181480173
Rick MirerSEA5-7520019

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Lamar SmithSEA33148118
Barry SandersDET16134140
Steve BroussardSEA631017
Don MajkowskiDET4804
Joey GallowaySEA1505
Eric LynchDET1202
John FrieszSEA1000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
James McKnightSEA173073
Herman MooreDET655116
Brett PerrimanDET451018
Carlester CrumplerSEA341017
Johnnie MortonDET435016
Mike PritchardSEA124024
Joey GallowaySEA322010
Lamar SmithSEA119019

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET211441
SEA411841

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET18-23157112
SEA13-25200011

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