Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24
Sunday, September 9, 1984, Week 2The Detroit Lions played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 9, 1984, Week 2 of the 1984 season. The Lions won by a score of 27-24.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 449 | 241 | 208 | 0 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bill Nelsen Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Ivy Williams Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 289 | 91 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Quarterbacks Coach: Steve Crosby Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Harrison Running Backs Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Bobby Jackson Film Assistant: Danny Mock