Game Recap
In a week 1 collision, the Packers pitched a 13-7 win over the Lions. The Packers played well early and didn't let up for the win.
The Packers were guided by David Whitehurst who threw for zero INTs. Terdell Middleton had 91 yards rushing.
For the Lions, Dexter Bussey had 1 touchdown.
The Packers finished with 212 total yards, 16 first downs, 0 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions ended up with 122 total yards, 11 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Green Bay PackersGNB defeat Detroit LionsDET 13-7
- Date: Sunday, September 3, 1978
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Green Bay Packers Stats - Yards: 212, Turnovers: 0
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 122, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| GNB |
6 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
13 |
| DET |
0 |
0 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Greg Landry | DET | 10-19 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 17 | |
| David Whitehurst | GNB | 3-9 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Terdell Middleton | GNB | 28 | 91 | 0 | 14 | |
| Barty Smith | GNB | 18 | 54 | 1 | 6 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 13 | 51 | 1 | 12 | |
| Nate Simpson | GNB | 5 | 14 | 0 | 8 | |
| Aundra Thompson | GNB | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
| Horace King | DET | 6 | 11 | 0 | 5 | |
| Luther Blue | DET | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| David Hill | DET | 5 | 64 | 0 | 17 | |
| Horace King | DET | 2 | 30 | 0 | 16 | |
| Aundra Thompson | GNB | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Freddie Scott | DET | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | |
| James Lofton | GNB | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Luther Blue | DET | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Barty Smith | GNB | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Dexter Bussey | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 26 | 82 | 1 | | |
| GNB | 55 | 181 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 10-19 | 116 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| GNB | 3-9 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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