Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 16 to 21
Sunday, December 14, 1958, Week 12The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 14, 1958, Week 12 of the 1958 season. The Bears won by a score of 21-16. The Bears swept the Lions for the 1958 season. With this game, the Bears finished the season 5-1-0 at home, while the Lions finished 2-3-1 on the road for the 1958 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 8-4-0, while the Lions finished the season at 4-7-1.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 196 | 118 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Offensive Backfield Coach: John "Red" Cochran Ends Coach: Bob Dove Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 154 | 72 | 5 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Chief Offensive Coach: Luke Johnsos Defensive Line Coach: Phil Handler Defensive Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos, George Connor, Sid Luckman, Chuck Mather Consultant: George Allen Head of Player Personnel: George Allen