Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 24 to 23
Monday, October 16, 1972, Week 5The Green Bay Packers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Monday, October 16, 1972, Week 5 of the 1972 season. The Packers won by a score of 24-23.
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 140 | 125 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Devine Defensive Coordinator: Dave Hanner Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: John Polonchek Quarterbacks Coach: Bart Starr Wide Receivers Coach: John Polonchek Offensive Line Coach: Rollie Dotsch Linebackers Coach: Burt Gustafson Defensive Backs Coach: Don Doll Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Team President: Dominic Olejniczak College Scout: Elijah Pitts
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 83 | 146 | 2 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Backfield Coach: Leeman Bennett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Voris Special Teams Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin Kickers Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb