Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 10 to 24
Sunday, September 19, 1976, Week 2The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 19, 1976, Week 2 of the 1976 season. The Lions won by a score of 24-10.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 59 | 177 | 5 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marion Campbell Interim Head Coach: Pat Peppler Offensive Coordinator: Bill Nelsen Defensive Coordinator: Fred Bruney Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 97 | 198 | 0 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Interim Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Jim Carr Special Teams Coordinator: Jerry Glanville Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Joe Bugel Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Shipp Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Shipp, Art Zeleznik Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Interior Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Gibson Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Bruce Beatty, Floyd Reese, Art Zeleznik Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Scout: Tommy Hudspeth Head Trainer: Kent Falb