Game Recap
In a November week 12 collision in Detroit, the Lions scored a 27-14 victory against the Bills. The Lions played well at the start early with a 10-0 halftime lead and held off the Bills late.
The Lions were led by Greg Landry who threw for 2 TDs. Dexter Bussey rumbled for 137 rush yards, 1 touchdown. David Hill caught 74 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.
For the Bills, O.J. Simpson rumbled for 273 rush yards, 2 TDs.
The Lions registered 304 total yards, 17 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Bills finished with 322 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Buffalo BillsBUF 27-14
- Date: Thursday, November 25, 1976
- Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 304, Turnovers: 3
- Buffalo Bills Stats - Yards: 322, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| BUF |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
| DET |
0 |
10 |
10 |
7 |
27 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Landry | DET | 8-20 | 143 | 2 | 1 | 28 | |
| Gary Marangi | BUF | 4-21 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 10 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| O.J. Simpson | BUF | 29 | 273 | 2 | 48 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 27 | 137 | 1 | 23 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lawrence Gaines | DET | 12 | 24 | 0 | 6 | |
| Jeff Kinney | BUF | 9 | 21 | 0 | 8 | |
| Gary Marangi | BUF | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| David Hill | DET | 4 | 74 | 2 | 24 | |
| Charlie Sanders | DET | 4 | 69 | 0 | 28 | |
| Bob Chandler | BUF | 3 | 22 | 0 | 10 | |
| Jeff Kinney | BUF | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| BUF | 41 | 307 | 2 | | |
| DET | 41 | 193 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| BUF | 4-21 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| DET | 8-20 | 143 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
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