Game Recap
In a October week 6 clash, the Colts pitched a tight 29-27 victory over the Lions. The Colts played well at the start early with a 10-6 halftime lead and held off the Lions late.
The Colts were led by who tossed in 0 picks.
For the Lions, Greg Landry finished with 227 yards passing, 1 TD, zero INTs, was 20 of 29 passing. Greg Landry ran for 2 touchdowns. Larry Walton caught 96 receiving yards.
The Colts registered 337 total yards, 19 first downs, 1 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions tallied 397 total yards, 24 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Baltimore Colts defeat Detroit LionsDET 29-27
- Date: Sunday, October 21, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Baltimore Colts Stats - Yards: 337, Turnovers: 1
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 397, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BAL |
0 |
10 |
6 |
13 |
29 |
| DET |
0 |
6 |
7 |
14 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Landry | DET | 20-29 | 227 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marty Domres | BAL | 9-13 | 177 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Lydell Mitchell | BAL | 24 | 84 | 0 | 0 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 10 | 75 | 2 | 0 | |
| Don McCauley | BAL | 12 | 56 | 1 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 9 | 39 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 7 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Marty Domres | BAL | 8 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Walton | DET | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Glenn Doughty | BAL | 3 | 109 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Walton | DET | 8 | 96 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Sanders | DET | 4 | 60 | 1 | 0 | |
| Cotton Speyrer | BAL | 4 | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lydell Mitchell | BAL | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Jessie | DET | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BAL | 45 | 165 | 2 | | |
| DET | 35 | 170 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BAL | 9-13 | 177 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| DET | 20-29 | 227 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Baltimore Colts at Detroit Lions
- Attendance:
- Weather: 47 degrees, relative humidity 73%, wind 7 mph
- Time of Game:
