Game Recap
In a December 15 week 14 collision, the Dolphins got a 34-7 victory against the Lions. The Lions were held scoreless in the first three quarters as the Dolphins were in full command building a 34-0 lead.
The Dolphins were led by Bob Griese who had 4 touchdowns, zero picks, was 11 of 15 passing. Paul Warfield caught 103 receiving yards, 4 touchdowns.
For the Lions, Steve Owens rumbled for 113 yards rushing, 1 touchdown.
The Dolphins ended up with 322 total yards, 18 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions ended up with 244 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Miami DolphinsMIA defeat Detroit LionsDET 34-7
- Date: Saturday, December 15, 1973
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 322, Turnovers: 0
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 244, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
| MIA |
14 |
17 |
3 |
0 |
34 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bob Griese | MIA | 11-15 | 141 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Munson | DET | 8-17 | 73 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Mickey Zofko | DET | 1-1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Earl Morrall | MIA | 1-4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Owens | DET | 27 | 113 | 1 | 0 | |
| Larry Csonka | MIA | 10 | 51 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 8 | 50 | 0 | 0 | |
| Charlie Leigh | MIA | 6 | 48 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Jessie | DET | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Nottingham | MIA | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mel Farr | DET | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Paul Warfield | MIA | 6 | 103 | 4 | 0 | |
| Steve Owens | DET | 6 | 56 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Jessie | DET | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mickey Zofko | DET | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Kiick | MIA | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Don Nottingham | MIA | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jim Mandich | MIA | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mel Farr | DET | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 38 | 146 | 1 | | |
| MIA | 29 | 165 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 11-22 | 121 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| MIA | 12-19 | 157 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins
- Attendance:
- Weather: 69 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 7 mph
- Time of Game:
