Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers 27 to 31
Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14The Detroit Lions played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, December 19, 1971, Week 14 of the 1971 season. The 49ers won by a score of 31-27. With this game, the 49ers finished the season 4-3-0 at home, while the Lions finished 4-2-1 on the road for the 1971 season.
The 49ers finished the season with a record of 9-5-0, while the Lions finished the season at 7-6-1.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 176 | 134 | 1 | 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 Defensive Line Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | 186 | 171 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Nolan Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Jim Shofner Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Offensive Backs Coach: Doug Scovil Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Mike Giddings Defensive Secondary Coach: Don Heinrich Special Teams Coach: Chet Franklin Personnel Scout: Dick Gallagher