Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 31 to 24
Sunday, December 24, 1989, Week 16The Detroit Lions played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 24, 1989, Week 16 of the 1989 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-24. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the Lions finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1989 season.
The Falcons finished the season with a record of 3-13-0, while the Lions finished the season at 7-9-0.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 197 | 179 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Defensive Coordinator: Woody Widenhofer Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Dave Levy Tight Ends Coach: Charlie Sanders Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz General Manager: Russ Thomas
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 324 | 89 | 1 | 27 |
Coaches
Interim Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach: Fred Bruney Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Foge Fazio Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Linebackers Coach: Chuck Clausen Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Foge Fazio Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Administrative Assistant: Danny Mock, Scott Campbell Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: James Daniel