New York Jets at Detroit Lions 20 to 37
Thursday, November 23, 1972, Week 11The New York Jets played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Thursday, November 23, 1972, Week 11 of the 1972 season. The Lions won by a score of 37-20. With this game, the Lions finished the season 5-2-0 at home.
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 165 | 229 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Weeb Ewbank Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Meyer Offensive Line Coach: Clarence T. Hewgley, Jr. Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Biles
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385 | 125 | 260 | 0 | 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 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