Detroit Lions at Chicago Cardinals 21 to 45
Sunday, September 28, 1947, Week 2The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Cardinals in Chicago on Sunday, September 28, 1947, Week 2 of the 1947 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 45-21. The Cardinals threw for the most passing yards in a game during the 1947 season with 430 yards.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 167 | 148 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Gus Dorais Associate Coach: Pete Cawthon Line Coach: Joe Bach Backfield Coach: Bob Winslow
Chicago Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 564 | 430 | 134 | 2 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jimmy Conzelman Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Buddy Parker, Dick Plasman