Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 38 to 24
Sunday, October 1, 1972, Week 3The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, October 1, 1972, Week 3 of the 1972 season. The Lions won by a score of 38-24.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 115 | 197 | 0 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Backfield Coach: Leeman Bennett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Voris Special Teams Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin Kickers Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 | 74 | 253 | 3 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Abe Gibron Quarterbacks Coach: Zeke Bratkowski Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell General Manager: George Halas, George S. Halas