Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 24 to 7
Sunday, December 8, 1968, Week 13The Detroit Lions played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, December 8, 1968, Week 13 of the 1968 season. The Lions won by a score of 24-7.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 212 | 130 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Defensive Line Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 58 | 172 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norb Hecker Interim Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Overall Defensive Coach: Hal Herring Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Phillips Offensive Line Coach: Bob Fry Linebackers Coach: Bill Jobko Defensive Backfield Coach: John Symank