Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 24 to 28
Sunday, October 6, 1996, Week 6The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 6, 1996, Week 6 of the 1996 season. The Lions won by a score of 28-24.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 165 | 116 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: June Jones Assistant Head Coach: Frank Gansz, Milt Jackson Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bob Palcic Running Backs Coach: Ollie Wilson Defensive Line Coach: Bill Kollar Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering Secondary Coach: Keith Armstrong Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz, Keith Armstrong Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Area Scout: Scott Campbell Vice President of Player Personnel: Ken Herock Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 262 | 95 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Assistant Head Coach: Dave Levy Assistant Head Coach-Defense: John Teerlinck Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator: Jim Eddy Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Sanders Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Maurice "Mo" Forte Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett, Don Clemons Cornerbacks Coach: Don Clemons Defensive Backs Coach: John Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Bert Hill, Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert College Scout: Thomas Dimitroff, Rick Spielman Pro Scout: Rick Spielman