Game Recap
In a September 21 week 1 clash in Green Bay, the Lions authored a 30-16 win over the Packers. Lions took the in the first two quarters 17-3 and held on in the second.
The Lions were led by Greg Landry who threw for zero INTs. Charlie Sanders finished with 73 receiving yards.
For the Packers, John Brockington ran for 2 touchdowns. Ken Payne finished with 87 receiving yards.
The Lions finished with 230 total yards, 10 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Packers finished with 217 total yards, 15 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Green Bay PackersGNB 30-16
- Date: Sunday, September 21, 1975
- Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 230, Turnovers: 2
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 217, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
10 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
30 |
| GNB |
0 |
3 |
7 |
6 |
16 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| John Hadl | GNB | 11-31 | 153 | 0 | 2 | 34 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 8-12 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 36 | |
| Don Milan | GNB | 2-2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Altie Taylor | DET | 19 | 60 | 0 | 8 | |
| John Brockington | GNB | 18 | 55 | 2 | 9 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 14 | 37 | 1 | 4 | |
| Terry Wells | GNB | 9 | 36 | 0 | 13 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| Horace King | DET | 2 | 10 | 0 | 7 | |
| Willard Harrell | GNB | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ken Payne | GNB | 5 | 87 | 0 | 34 | |
| Charlie Sanders | DET | 3 | 73 | 0 | 27 | |
| Dennis Franklin | DET | 3 | 54 | 0 | 36 | |
| Rich McGeorge | GNB | 2 | 43 | 0 | 29 | |
| Willard Harrell | GNB | 2 | 18 | 0 | 11 | |
| Altie Taylor | DET | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steve Odom | GNB | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Terry Wells | GNB | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 40 | 117 | 1 | | |
| GNB | 31 | 93 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 8-12 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| GNB | 13-33 | 167 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
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- Weather: 54 degrees, relative humidity 82%, wind 16 mph
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