Game Recap
In a week 9 tussle, the Falcons enjoyed a 17-6 win over the Lions. The Lions had the halftime lead 6-0 but Falcons seized command in the 0. The Falcons had a 17-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Lions were blanked in the final 30 minutes.
The Falcons were led by
For the Lions, Rick Kane ran for 81 rushing yards, 1 TD.
The Falcons ended with 171 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 145 total yards, 12 first downs, 4 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Detroit LionsDET 17-6
- Date: Sunday, November 13, 1977
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 171, Turnovers: 3
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 145, Turnovers: 4
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| ATL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Steve Bartkowski | ATL | 6-16 | 81 | 0 | 3 | 24 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 5-14 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 17 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Rick Kane | DET | 30 | 81 | 1 | 11 | |
| Haskel Stanback | ATL | 17 | 59 | 0 | 18 | |
| Woody Thompson | ATL | 18 | 47 | 0 | 14 | |
| Horace King | DET | 11 | 29 | 0 | 8 | |
| Steve Bartkowski | ATL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Greg Landry | DET | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Billy Pritchett | ATL | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Alfred Jenkins | ATL | 2 | 30 | 0 | 18 | |
| J.D. Hill | DET | 3 | 28 | 0 | 14 | |
| Haskel Stanback | ATL | 3 | 27 | 0 | 12 | |
| Wallace Francis | ATL | 1 | 24 | 0 | 24 | |
| David Hill | DET | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Eddie Payton | DET | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 38 | 110 | 0 | | |
| DET | 42 | 112 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 6-16 | 81 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| DET | 5-14 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance:
- Weather: 39 degrees, relative humidity 38%, wind 7 mph
- Time of Game:
