Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams 34 to 17
Sunday, December 17, 1972, Week 14The Detroit Lions played the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 17, 1972, Week 14 of the 1972 season. The Lions won by a score of 34-17. With this game, the Rams finished the season 4-3-0 at home, while the Lions finished 3-3-1 on the road for the 1972 season.
The Rams finished the season with a record of 6-7-1, while the Lions finished the season at 8-5-1.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 213 | 157 | 1 | 24 |
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
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 214 | 119 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Vermeil Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska, Bobb Mckittrick Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin College Scout: Jack Faulkner Pro Scout: Jack Faulkner Training Assistant: Garrett Giemont