Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (December 4, 1977)

Game Recap


In a December 4 week 12 collision, the Packers scored a tight 10-9 victory against the Lions. Packers had the lead 10-0 entering the deciding quarter, and stayed composed at the end to win it by 1. The Lions had a 9-0 advantage in the last quarter.

The Packers were led by

For the Lions, Leonard Thompson had 1 touchdown.

The Packers tallied 229 total yards, 11 first downs, 2 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 195 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat Detroit LionsDET 10-9
  • Date: Sunday, December 4, 1977
  • Game Time Kickoff: 2:00PM
  • Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 229, Turnovers: 2
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 195, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DET 0 0 0 9 9
GNB 7 3 0 0 10

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Greg LandryDET14-251150223
David WhitehurstGNB4-9650219

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Leonard ThompsonDET1876116
Nate SimpsonGNB2276011
Barty SmithGNB195606
David WhitehurstGNB633019
Horace KingDET61504
Greg LandryDET4900
Willard HarrellGNB4212

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
David HillDET455023
Steve OdomGNB346018
Rick KaneDET340015
Ollie SmithGNB119019
Ray JarvisDET214010
Horace KingDET2506
J.D. HillDET1404
Leonard ThompsonDET2-303

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET311001
GNB521641

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET14-25115022
GNB4-965020

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