Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 3 to 14
Sunday, September 11, 1966, Week 1The Chicago Bears played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 11, 1966, Week 1 of the 1966 season. The Lions won by a score of 14-3.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 109 | 147 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Wide Receivers Coach: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff Offensive Line Coach: Phil Handler Offensive Backfield Coach: Ed Cody Defensive Line Coach: Abe Gibron Defensive Coach: Jim Dooley Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos General Manager: George Halas, George S. Halas Player Personnel Director: Boris Stephan "Babe" Dimancheff
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 85 | 123 | 3 | 14 |
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