Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (September 15, 1974)

Game Recap

In a September week 1 collision, the Bears finished with a 17-9 victory over the Lions. The Lions were held scoreless heading into the half as the Bears dominated building a 14-0 lead.

The Bears were led by Gary Huff who connected on 183 passing yards, 1 touchdown. Charlie Wade finished with 116 yards receiving.

For the Lions, Steve Owens rumbled for 1 TD.

The Bears tallied 273 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions tallied 156 total yards, 9 first downs, 3 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Chicago BearsCHI defeat Detroit LionsDET 17-9
• Date: Sunday, September 15, 1974
• Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
• Chicago Bears Stats - Yards: 273, Turnovers: 3
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 156, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
DET	0	0	2	7	9
CHI	0	14	3	0	17

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Gary Huff	CHI	10-19	183	1	2	0
Bill Munson	DET	13-28	106	0	2	0

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Jim Harrison	CHI	12	50	0	0
Steve Owens	DET	15	46	1	0
Carl Garrett	CHI	21	38	1	0
Altie Taylor	DET	7	34	0	0
Ken Grandberry	CHI	5	11	0	0
Bill Munson	DET	1	4	0	0
Mickey Zofko	DET	1	2	0	0

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Charlie Wade	CHI	2	116	0	0
Larry Walton	DET	3	36	0	0
Ike Hill	CHI	2	29	1	0
George Farmer	CHI	3	24	0	0
Charlie Sanders	DET	1	21	0	0
Steve Owens	DET	2	14	0	0
Mickey Zofko	DET	2	13	0	0
Ron Jessie	DET	1	13	0	0

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
CHI	42	98	1
DET	26	89	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
CHI	10-19	183	1	2	2
DET	13-28	106	0	2	5

More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

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• Weather: 62 degrees, relative humidity 58%, wind 15 mph
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