Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 28 to 23
Sunday, October 24, 1971, Week 6The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, October 24, 1971, Week 6 of the 1971 season. The Bears won by a score of 28-23.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | 150 | 173 | 0 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Dooley Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin, Jim Ringo Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron General Manager: George Halas, George S. Halas
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | 145 | 116 | 2 | 17 |
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