Game Recap
In a October 5 week 6 contest in Buffalo, the Bills finished with a 22-13 victory over the Lions. Bills took the entering halftime 13-3 and stayed firm in the last 30 minutes.
The Bills were led by Todd Collins who had 1 touchdown, zero interceptions, was 11 of 18 passing. Antowain Smith rumbled for 88 rushing yards, 1 TD. Andre Reed caught 95 yards receiving, 1 TD.
For the Lions, Scott Mitchell connected on 221 passing yards in the air. Barry Sanders ran for 107 rushing yards. Herman Moore had 116 receiving yards.
The Bills registered 266 total yards, 10 first downs, 0 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 2 of 11 on third downs. The Lions finished with 309 total yards, 17 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 7 of 17 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat Detroit LionsDET 22-13
- Date: Sunday, October 5, 1997
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 266, Turnovers: 0
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 309, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
13 |
| BUF |
3 |
10 |
0 |
9 |
22 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Scott Mitchell | DET | 20-38 | 221 | 0 | 1 | 31 | |
| Todd Collins | BUF | 11-18 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 43 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Barry Sanders | DET | 25 | 107 | 0 | 40 | |
| Antowain Smith | BUF | 13 | 88 | 1 | 56 | |
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 13 | 73 | 0 | 24 | |
| Scott Mitchell | DET | 2 | 11 | 1 | 8 | |
| Todd Collins | BUF | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
| Ron Rivers | DET | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Herman Moore | DET | 8 | 116 | 0 | 31 | |
| Andre Reed | BUF | 5 | 95 | 1 | 43 | |
| Johnnie Morton | DET | 2 | 27 | 0 | 21 | |
| Tommy Vardell | DET | 2 | 23 | 0 | 13 | |
| Tommie Boyd | DET | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 | |
| Thurman Thomas | BUF | 5 | 21 | 0 | 8 | |
| Pete Metzelaars | DET | 2 | 13 | 0 | 7 | |
| David Sloan | DET | 2 | 12 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 30 | 164 | 1 | | |
| DET | 28 | 120 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 11-18 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| DET | 20-38 | 221 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills
- Attendance: 78,025
- Weather: 65 degrees, relative humidity 84%, wind 12 mph
- Time of Game:
