Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (October 27, 2002)

Game Recap


In a week 8 collision in Buffalo, the Bills scored a 24-17 victory over the Lions. Bothdidn't let upwere deadlocked at the end of two until the Bills had a strong third en route to the victory.

The Bills were guided by Drew Bledsoe who threw for 302 yards passing, 1 touchdown, zero INTs. Travis Henry rumbled for 2 TDs. Eric Moulds caught 123 yards receiving, 9 pass catches.

For the Lions, Joey Harrington connected on 199 yards, 1 TD. James Stewart had 83 rushing yards, 1 TD.

The Bills ended up with 343 total yards, 23 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 14 on third downs. The Lions ended up with 282 total yards, 16 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 5 of 15 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Buffalo BillsBUF defeat Detroit LionsDET 24-17
  • Date: Sunday, October 27, 2002
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:02PM
  • Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 343, Turnovers: 2
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 282, Turnovers: 1

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 14 0 3 17
BUF 7 7 10 0 24

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Drew BledsoeBUF21-363021059
Joey HarringtonDET20-421991124

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
James StewartDET2483117
Travis HenryBUF1964211
Drew BledsoeBUF41008
Joe BurnsBUF1000

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Eric MouldsBUF9123042
Peerless PriceBUF4101159
James StewartDET853011
Bill SchroederDET246024
Az-Zahir HakimDET333123
Mikhael RicksDET229017
Germane CrowellDET323014
Jay RiemersmaBUF21809

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
BUF24742
DET24831

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
BUF21-36302104
DET20-42199110

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

  • Attendance: 72,710
  • Weather: 47 degrees, relative humidity 56%, wind 18 mph, wind chill 0
  • Time of Game: 3:22 - 3 hours, 22 minutes
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