Game Recap
In a September 11 week 1 tussle, the Lions pitched a 27-20 win against the Buccaneers. The Lions won a close clash.
The Lions were guided by Matthew Stafford who connected on 305 passing yards in the air, 3 TDs, was 24 of 33 passing. Calvin Johnson finished with 88 yards receiving, 2 TDs.
For the Buccaneers, Josh Freeman connected on 259 pass yards, 1 TD, was 28 of 43 passing.
The Lions tallied 431 total yards, 25 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were 2 of 11 on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 315 total yards, 17 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 6 of 14 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 27-20
- Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:06PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 431, Turnovers: 1
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 315, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: TAM by 1.5
- -- Over/Under: 43.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
6 |
14 |
7 |
0 |
27 |
| TAM |
10 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
20 |
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jahvid Best | DET | 21 | 72 | 0 | 9 | |
| Jerome Harrison | DET | 8 | 27 | 0 | 9 | |
| Josh Freeman | TAM | 4 | 26 | 0 | 15 | |
| Nate Burleson | DET | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | |
| LeGarrette Blount | TAM | 5 | 15 | 0 | 5 | |
| Earnest Graham | TAM | 6 | 13 | 0 | 9 | |
| Tony Scheffler | DET | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Calvin Johnson | DET | 6 | 88 | 2 | 36 | |
| Kellen Winslow | TAM | 6 | 66 | 0 | 22 | |
| Nate Burleson | DET | 5 | 60 | 0 | 29 | |
| Earnest Graham | TAM | 8 | 58 | 0 | 16 | |
| Brandon Pettigrew | DET | 4 | 57 | 0 | 25 | |
| Mike Williams | TAM | 4 | 50 | 1 | 18 | |
| Preston Parker | TAM | 4 | 44 | 0 | 18 | |
| Jahvid Best | DET | 4 | 42 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 35 | 126 | 0 | | |
| TAM | 16 | 56 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 24-33 | 305 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| TAM | 29-46 | 266 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 51,274
- Weather: 86 degrees, relative humidity 55%, wind 6 mph
- Time of Game: 3:20 - 3 hours, 20 minutes
