Detroit 17
San Fran.24

SCORING


 
 

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FINAL 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Detroit0100717
San Francisco1077024
 
Scoring
1st Quarter
SFOTDTERRELL OWENS 6 YD PASS FROM JEFF GARCIA (OWEN POCHMAN KICK), 3:21
Drive: 6 plays, 23 yards in 2:33
Key Plays:
  Plummer 4-yard interception return to Detroit 23
  Garcia 15-yard pass to Owens on 3rd-and-7 to Detroit 5
SAN FRANCISCO 7-0
SFOFGOWEN POCHMAN 48 YD, 10:08
Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards in 4:12
Key Plays:
  Garcia 22-yard pass to Barlow to Detroit 40
  Barlow 9-yard run to Detroit 31
SAN FRANCISCO 10-0
2nd Quarter
SFOTDAARON WALKER 14 YD PASS FROM JEFF GARCIA (OWEN POCHMAN KICK), 2:42
Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards in 5:15
Key Plays:
  Hearst 7-yard run to San Francisco 17
  Hearst 9-yard run to San Francisco 30
  Garcia 8-yard pass to Weaver to San Francisco 45
  8-yard pass interference penalty on Lions' Wyrick on 3rd-and-3 to Detroit 48
  Hearst 15-yard run to Detroit 33
  Garcia 11-yard pass to Owens to Detroit 22
SAN FRANCISCO 17-0
DETFGJASON HANSON 28 YD, 9:03
Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards in 3:05
Key Plays:
  Harrington 37-yard pass to Ricks to San Fracnico 49
  Harrington 16-yard pass to Ricks to San Francisco 33
  Hakim 21-yard pass to Rogers to San Francisco 12
SAN FRANCISCO 17-3
DETTDMIKHAEL RICKS 6 YD PASS FROM JOEY HARRINGTON (JASON HANSON KICK), 12:02
Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards in 2:52
Key Plays:
  Bly interception to San Francisco 34
  Harrington 12-yard pass to Gary to San Francisco 22
  Bryson 9-yard run to San Francisco 13
SAN FRANCISCO 17-10
3rd Quarter
SFOTDJEFF GARCIA 1 YD RUN (OWEN POCHMAN KICK), 13:59
Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards in 1:23
Key Plays:
  Parrish 49-yard interception return to Detroit 38
  Garcia 11-yard pass to Barlow to Detroit 27
  Garcia 26-yard pass to Lloyd to Detroit 1
SAN FRANCISCO 24-10
4th Quarter
DETTDOLANDIS GARY 2 YD RUN (JASON HANSON KICK), 3:16
Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards in 4:17
Key Plays:
  Harrington 15-yard pass to Rogers to San Francisco 41
  Harrington 10-yard pass to Schlesinger to San Francisco 31
  Harrington 17-yard pass to Ricks to San Francisco 15
SAN FRANCISCO 24-17
 
Statistics
Passing
Lions Att Cmp Yds Td Int Lg
Harrington, Joey35192001237
Hakim, Az-Zahir11210021
49ers Att Cmp Yds Td Int Lg
Garcia, Jeff27151922130
Rushing
Lions Att Yds Avg Lg Td
Gary, Olandis14644.6141
Bryson, Shawn6203.390
49ers Att Yds Avg Lg Td
Hearst, Garrison19743.9150
Garcia, Jeff11353.2121
Barlow, Kevan7243.480
Battle, Arnaz199.090
Beasley, Fred100.000
Newberry, Jeremy100.000
Receiving
Lions Rec Yds Avg Lg Td
Ricks, Mikhael47619.0371
Rogers, Charles45112.8210
Hakim, Az-Zahir3268.7180
Schlesinger, Cory3217.0100
Fitzsimmons, Casey22211.0120
Gary, Olandis2147.0120
Bryson, Shawn199.090
Schroeder, Bill122.020
49ers Rec Yds Avg Lg Td
Owens, Terrell57915.8301
Streets, Tai4215.360
Barlow, Kevan23316.5220
Lloyd, Brandon12626.0260
Walker, Aaron11414.0141
Hearst, Garrison11010.0100
Weaver, Jed199.090
Tackles-Solo-Assists Sacks-Yds (unofficial)
Lions T S A Sk-Yd
Smith, Otis9810-0
Holmes, Earl7520-0
Bailey, Boss6510-0
Porcher, Robert5500-0
Bly, Dre5500-0
Rogers, Shaun5320-0
Hall, James4401-2
Green, Barrett4401-7
Walker, Brian4310-0
Edwards, Kalimba3300-0
Walker, Bracy3210-0
Harris, Corey2200-0
Wilkinson, Dan2110-0
Wyrick, Jimmy1100-0
49ers T S A Sk-Yd
Ulbrich, Jeff7610-0
Smith, Derek7430-0
Bronson, Zack5500-0
Rumph, Mike5410-0
Holman, Rashad3300-0
Plummer, Ahmed3300-0
Peterson, Julian3300-0
Parrish, Tony3210-0
Carter, Andre2200-0
Moran, Sean1100-0
Heard, Ronnie1100-0
Engelberger, John1100-0
Kirschke, Travis1100-0
Interceptions
Lions INT Yds Avg Lg Td
Bly, Dre1-1-1.000
49ers INT Yds Avg Lg Td
Parrish, Tony14949.0490
Plummer, Ahmed144.040
Punting
Lions No. Yds Avg TB In20 Lg
Hanson, Jason726437.70150
49ers No. Yds Avg TB In20 Lg
Lafleur, Bill624841.31147
Punt Returns
Lions No. Yds Avg Lg Td
Hakim, Az-Zahir3186.0100
Bly, Dre11414.0140
49ers No. Yds Avg Lg Td
Williams, Jimmy4307.5150
Kickoff Returns
Lions No. Yds Avg Lg Td
Cobourne, Avon46616.5200
49ers No. Yds Avg Lg Td
Williams, Jimmy23718.5200
Moran, Sean11616.0160
Kicking
Lions XP/XPA FG/FGA Dist(Made/Fail)
Hanson, Jason2/21/128 
49ers XP/XPA FG/FGA Dist(Made/Fail)
Pochman, Owen3/31/248 37 
Fumbles
     Rec
Lions No. Lost Forced O D
Porcher, Robert00100
     Rec
49ers No. Lost Forced O D
Newberry, Jeremy10000
Barlow, Kevan10010
Garcia, Jeff10010
Hearst, Garrison00010
Officials
Referee-
Attendance - Time
NA ; NA
Team Statistics Lions49ers
First downs1520
Rushing510
Passing109
Penalty01
3rd-Down Efficiency2 - 116 - 15
4th-Down Efficiency0 - 10 - 0
Total Net Yards305325
Total Plays5669
Average Gains5.44.7
Net Yards Rushing84142
Rushes2040
Average Per Rush4.23.6
Net Yards Passing221183
Completed-Attempted20 - 3615 - 27
Yards Per Pass6.16.3
Sacked-Yards Lost0 - 02 - 9
Had Intercepted21
Punts-Average7 - 37.76 - 41.3
Return Yardage3183
Punts-Returns4 - 324 - 30
Kickoffs-Returns4 - 663 - 53
Interceptions-Returns1 - -12 - 53
Penalties-Yards5 - 484 - 45
Fumbles-Lost0 - 03 - 0
Time Of Possession25:3734:23

News: 10/7/03

Rookie wide receiver Charles Rogers, the Lions' leading receiver after the first five games of the season, suffered a broken collar bone Tuesday and is expected to miss 4-6 games.

Rogers was injured during the first day of practice in the bye week, when coach Steve Mariucci was hoping some of his players would have a chance to get healthy.

The incident occurred when Rogers and cornerback Dre' Bly became entangled in a spirited one-on-one drill early in the 90-minute practice session. Rogers ran a sideline route on a pass thrown by backup quarterback Mike McMahon. Rogers went down and Bly came down on top of him.

Rogers was on his hands and knees on the field for several minutes, then walked to the locker room with trainer Al Bellamy, who diagnosed the injury and sent Rogers to Henry Ford Hospital for treatment.

``It's a freak thing on an off week,'' Bly said. ``We're just out there competing, trying to get better. And then for something to happen like that, I feel bad.''

Mariucci said he had not decided who would start in Rogers' place. He had 22 receptions for 243 yards and three touchdowns.




RECAP


Steve Mariucci probably thinks that the feud between Jeff Garcia and Terrell Owens is just a rumor.

Garcia ran for a touchdown and hit Owens with a six-yard scoring play to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 24-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, spoiling the return of Mariucci to the Bay Area.

Mariucci coached the Niners from 1997-2002 and led them to a 60-43 record, two NFC West titles and four playoff appearances. But that wasn't good enough for Niners owner John York, who fired Mariucci three days after a 31-6 loss at Tampa Bay in the divisional playoffs.

The Lions then pounced on Mariucci, signing him to a five-year, $25 million contract. Faced with rebuilding the Lions (1-4), Mariucci has far less pressure than he did when he coached the Niners, who have Super Bowl aspirations.

The Niners (2-3) appeared to be a team in turmoil with Owens berating offensive coordinator Greg Knapp on the sidelines during last week's 35-7 loss at Minnesota. Niners coach Dennis Erickson did not fine Owens, but Garcia called Owens' latest outburst "a sickness that can spread."

But the two showed no signs of a deteriorating relationship on the field on Sunday.

Garcia threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Owens 3:21 into the game and ran into the end zone to hug his star receiver.

Garcia also hit rookie tight end Aaron Walker with a 14-yard touchdown in the second quarter to increase the lead to 17-0.

But Mariucci's young Lions fought back and pulled within 17-10 at halftime on a 28-yard field goal by Jason Hanson and a six-yard touchdown pass from Joey Harrington to Mikhael Ricks.

Garcia scored on a one-yard run with 61 seconds left in the third quarter.

Scott's Game Commentary:

Just like last week in Denver, the Lions had a chance to take control of the game, but fell short yet again! The game could not of started much worse as Harrington threw an interception on the 1st drive that led to a SF touchdown. The offense went three and out their first three drives and didn't get a first down till half way through the 2nd quarter. With the score 17-0, the Lions cut the lead to 17-10 before the half with the help of Dre Bly's fourth pick of the year. They had numerous chances in the 2nd half to tie the game, but on a critical 4th and 2, Harrington had a terrible throw that could of been a touchdown that was picked off and setup a SF touchdown. Although Harrington got the Lions within seven on the next possession, he couldn't do anything on the Lions last drive after SF missed a 37 yard field goal. Three straight weeks Harrington had a chanced to tie or give the Lions the lead late in the game. Three times he has failed! Just like many of the 19 straight road losses, the Lions were competitive, but just couldn't make the big play when they had to late in the game. San Francisco is not a good team this year and the Lions blew a golden opportunity to get their first victory in the Bay since 1975. At 1-4, the Lions no find themselves alone in the NFC cellar!

Grades:

*Offense: --- D. Harrington has a long way to go before he is worth of where the Lions drafted him. His two interceptions were the difference in the game as they led to two SF touchdowns. The back breaker was when the Lions had all the momentum to tie the game, Harrington threw an awful pass on 4th and 2 in SF territory when he could of had Rogers for a big game. The result was a in interception. Bryson and Gary had some good runs today but were not used enough. Once again, penalities doomed the offense. Two drives in the 2nd half came to a halt because of a holding call, including the last drive of the game. Although the offensive line had done a good job protecting Harrington, Joey still gets rid of the ball too fast. Charles Rogers has been very quiet of late and needs to step up and make some big plays like he did at Michigan State. Until the offense can produce late in the game, the Lions will continue to lose.

*Defense: --- C-. Dre Bly had his 4th interception that setup a Lions touchdown. The defense gave up 17 points in a hurry, but put the clamps down on Garcia and Owens after that. The "D" made enough plays to give the offense a shot of tieing the game, but could not stop SF when late in the game as Garcia burned the "D" by rushing for a 1st down as he had previously done on prior drives. With Goodman and Cash out for the year, the patched up secondary is holding up pretty well. Robert Porcher is starting to show his age and is only a shell of what he once was.

*Special Teams: --- D. With John Jett not playing because of an injury, Jason Hanson did a decent job punting. Some of his kickoffs were short though. The return game is non existant without Drummond. Missing Drummond and Jett were a blow to the special teams today.

*Coaching: --- D. It looks like the same old crap as we saw under the previous regimes, but there is only so much the coaching staff can do. On 4th and 2 I wish Maricucci would have ran the ball since Bryson and Gary were getting positive yardage. Soon as I saw Harrington drop back, I knew the drive was over.

*Overall: --- F. With Chicago beating Oakland, the Lions are alone in the cellar at 1-4. They could be 4-1 if the offense knew how to make plays late in the game. Same old story week in and week out! Fortunately for the Lions, they have a bye week before playing a vastly improved Dallas team at Ford Field. If the Lions can beat the Cowboys like the have the last two years, they would be 2-4 heading into their best chance of breaking the 19 game road losing streak. I will be heading down to Chicago and the honoululu blue and silver better not botch it like they did last year. A loss to Dallas or Chicago and you can start counting down the days till the season ends. Unfortunately, the best I can see the Lions finishing is 5-11.

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