Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions 10 to 28

Sunday, September 25, 1966, Week 3

The Atlanta Falcons played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 25, 1966, Week 3 of the 1966 season. The Lions won by a score of 28-10.


Atlanta Falcons offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
259 104 155 3 13

Coaches

Head Coach: Norb Hecker Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Fears Assistant Player Personnel: Bob Fry


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
344 208 136 3 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Lou Rymkus Offensive Ends Coach: John North Offensive Backfield Coach: Sammy Baugh Defensive Line Coach: Carl Brettschneider Linebackers Coach: Joe Schmidt Defensive Secondary Coach: Carl Taseff Assistant Coach: Joe Schmidt