Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 9 to 17
Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 15, 1974, Week 1 of the 1974 season. The Bears won by a score of 17-9.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 67 | 89 | 3 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville, John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bob Hollway General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | 175 | 98 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Stoltz Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Offensive Backfield Coach: Ralph Goldston Linebackers Coach: Bob Lord Special Teams Coach: Bob Lord General Manager: Jim Finks, George S. Halas