Denver Broncos at Detroit Lions 14 to 17
Thursday, November 23, 1978, Week 13The Denver Broncos played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Thursday, November 23, 1978, Week 13 of the 1978 season. The Lions won by a score of 17-14.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 105 | 128 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Red Miller Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Quarterbacks Coach: Babe Parilli Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: Ken Gray Offensive Backs Coach: Paul Roach Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backs Coach: Richie McCabe Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Special Teams Coach: Marv Braden Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick General Manager: Fred Gehrke
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 105 | 139 | 1 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin 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: Don Doll General Manager: Russ Thomas Director of Football Operations: Monte Clark Film Coordinator: Don Doll Administrative Assistant: Doug Gerhart Head Trainer: Kent Falb