Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 6 to 31

Monday, October 1, 1973, Week 3

The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Monday, October 1, 1973, Week 3 of the 1973 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-6.


Atlanta Falcons offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
188 70 118 5 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Wide Receivers Coach: Harry Gilmer Defensive Backs Coach: Fred Bruney Backfield Coach: Billy Ray Barnes


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
297 39 258 1 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Don McCafferty Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Rick Forzano Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bob Hollway General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb