Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 21 to 38
Sunday, December 16, 1956, Week 12The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 16, 1956, Week 12 of the 1956 season. The Bears won by a score of 38-21. The Bears and the Lions split the season series for the 1956 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bears finished the season 6-0-0 at home, while the Lions finished 4-2-0 on the road for the 1956 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 9-2-1, tied for the best record in the league for the 1956 season.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 161 | 47 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Offensive Backfield Coach: John "Red" Cochran Ends Coach: George Wilson Player Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 446 | 137 | 309 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paddy Driscoll Running Backs Coach: Chick Jagade Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Luke Johnsos, Bulldog Turner