Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 30 to 13
Sunday, December 27, 1987, Week 16The Detroit Lions played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 27, 1987, Week 16 of the 1987 season. The Lions won by a score of 30-13. With this game, the Falcons finished the season 2-6-0 at home, while the Lions finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1987 season.
The Falcons finished the season with a record of 3-12-0, the worst record in the league for the 1987 season. The Lions finished the regular season with a record of 4-11-0.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 150 | 173 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Carpenter Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Don Clemons General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 180 | 98 | 5 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Assistant Head Coach-Offense: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Fred Bruney Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Tight Ends Coach: Al Groh Defensive Line Coach: Tommy Brasher Defensive Assistant Coach: Claude Humphrey Special Teams Coach: Al Groh Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Tim Jorgensen Assistant Video Coordinator: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Scott Campbell