Baltimore Colts at Detroit Lions 17 to 14

Sunday, October 22, 1961, Week 6

The Baltimore Colts played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, October 22, 1961, Week 6 of the 1961 season. The Colts won by a score of 17-14. The Lions and the Colts split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game.


Baltimore Colts offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
313 225 88 4 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Weeb Ewbank Wide Receivers Coach: Don McCafferty Offensive Line Coach: Herman Ball, John Sandusky Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
208 132 76 1 11

Coaches

Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Don Shula Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Defensive Line Coach: Les Bingaman Backfield Coach: Ray McLean Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer