Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks (October 24, 1976)

Game Recap


In a October week 7 contest in Seattle, the Lions enjoyed a one-sided 41-14 win against the Seahawks. After the Lions led at the end of two quarters, the Lions moved ahead late and rolled to a comprehensive victory.

The Lions were guided by Greg Landry who finished with 233 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 picks, was 18 of 27 passing. Charlie Sanders caught 89 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

For the Seahawks, Jim Zorn tossed in 249 yards passing, 6 INTs. Sherman Smith finished with 93 yards receiving.

The Lions tallied 369 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Seahawks finished with 339 total yards, 20 first downs, 8 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Seattle SeahawksSEA 41-14
  • Date: Sunday, October 24, 1976
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 369, Turnovers: 1
  • Seattle Seahawks Stats - Yards: 339, Turnovers: 8

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 13 7 14 7 41
SEA 0 14 0 0 14

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Jim ZornSEA18-372490645
Greg LandryDET18-272333034
Joe ReedDET1-32002
Herman WeaverDET0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Sherman SmithSEA1562020
Lawrence GainesDET1448018
Horace KingDET1139010
Dexter BusseyDET737010
Bobby ThompsonDET42109
Hugh McKinnisSEA82029
Jim ZornSEA71500

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Sherman SmithSEA793034
Charlie SandersDET489134
Hugh McKinnisSEA668020
Steve LargentSEA252045
Lawrence GainesDET538124
Ron HowardSEA336016
Dexter BusseyDET234027
David HillDET227120

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET381520
SEA30972

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET19-31235302
SEA18-38249062

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