Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 24 to 20
Sunday, November 7, 1971, Week 8The Detroit Lions played the Denver Broncos in Denver on Sunday, November 7, 1971, Week 8 of the 1971 season. The Lions won by a score of 24-20.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 418 | 190 | 228 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Defensive Line Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 157 | 203 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Saban Interim Head Coach: Jerry Smith Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Smith Tight Ends Coach: Whitey Dovell Offensive Backs Coach: Hunter Enis Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Defensive Backfield Coach: Joe Collier Special Teams Coach: Whitey Dovell General Manager: Lou Saban