Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 24 to 28
Sunday, December 12, 1954, Week 12The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 12, 1954, Week 12 of the 1954 season. The Bears won by a score of 28-24. The Bears and the Lions split the season series for the 1954 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bears finished the season 4-2-0 at home.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 9-2-1, tied for the best record in the league for the 1954 season. The Bears finished the regular season with a record of 8-4-0.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 222 | 123 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Quarterbacks Coach: Paul Christman Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Ends Coach: George Wilson Backfield Coach: Paul Christman Player Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 184 | 180 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Halas Defensive Assistant Coach: Clark Shaughnessy Line Coach: Phil Handler Assistant Coach: Paddy Driscoll, Luke Johnsos, Bulldog Turner