Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions 14 to 27
Thursday, November 25, 1976, Week 12The Buffalo Bills played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Thursday, November 25, 1976, Week 12 of the 1976 season. The Lions won by a score of 27-14.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 15 | 307 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Jim Ringo Defensive Coordinator: Richie McCabe Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo, Marvin Crosby Bass Running Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Linebackers Coach: John Ray Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Ed Cavanaugh, Errol Prisby Director of Pro Scouting: Marvin Crosby Bass
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 | 111 | 193 | 3 | 17 |
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