Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions (October 1, 1973)

Game Recap

In a week 3 collision in Detroit, the Lions finished with a comprehensive 31-6 victory over the Falcons. The Lions came out on fire early leading 21-3 at the half and coasted to a comprehensive victory.

The Lions were led by Greg Landry who connected on zero INTs. Mel Farr rumbled for 90 rushing yards, 1 TD.

For the Falcons,

The Lions ended with 297 total yards, 15 first downs, 1 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Falcons tallied 188 total yards, 15 first downs, 5 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Atlanta FalconsATL 31-6
• Date: Monday, October 1, 1973
• Game Time Kickoff: 9:00PM
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 297, Turnovers: 1
• Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 188, Turnovers: 5

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
ATL	3	0	3	0	6
DET	7	14	3	7	31

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Dick Shiner	ATL	15-30	124	0	2	0
Greg Landry	DET	6-12	67	0	0	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Mel Farr	DET	16	90	1	0
Dave Hampton	ATL	14	62	0	0
Larry Walton	DET	1	57	1	0
Altie Taylor	DET	16	48	1	0
Art Malone	ATL	8	43	0	0
Greg Landry	DET	4	25	0	0
Leon Crosswhite	DET	4	16	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Dave Hampton	ATL	6	66	0	0
Mel Farr	DET	4	37	0	0
Larry Walton	DET	2	30	0	0
Art Malone	ATL	4	24	0	0
Ken Burrow	ATL	2	23	0	0
Al Dodd	ATL	1	12	0	0
Jim Mitchell	ATL	2	-1	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
ATL	23	118	0
DET	47	258	4

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
ATL	15-30	124	0	2	6
DET	6-12	67	0	0	3

More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions

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• Weather: 59 degrees, relative humidity 83%, wind 11 mph
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