Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Rams 17 to 24
Sunday, December 23, 1951, ChampionshipThe Rams played the Browns for the championship on Sunday, December 23, 1951. The Browns entered the game looking to defend their previous year's championship against the Rams. The Rams entered the game with a record of 8-4-0, while the Browns entered the game with a record of 11-1-0. The Rams won 24-17 to win the 1951 championship, finishing their championship season with a record of 8-4-0 in the regular season, 1-0 in the playoffs. The Browns finished their season 11-1-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 325 | 233 | 92 | 4 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Paul Brown Guards Coach: Fritz Heisler Tackles Coach: Weeb Ewbank Ends Coach: C.A. Temerario Backfield Coach: Blanton Collier Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 253 | 81 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Stydahar Wide Receivers Coach: Red Hickey Line Coach: Ray Richards Backfield Coach: Hampton Pool