Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions 20 to 17
Sunday, October 28, 1979, Week 9The Buffalo Bills played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 28, 1979, Week 9 of the 1979 season. The Bills won by a score of 20-17.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 424 | 319 | 105 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Stephenson Wide Receivers Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Wagstaff Special Teams Coach: Steve Moore, Elijah Pitts
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | 169 | 208 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Jimmy Raye Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Jimmy Raye Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb