Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions 17 to 9
Thursday, November 23, 1961, Week 11The Green Bay Packers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Thursday, November 23, 1961, Week 11 of the 1961 season. The Packers won by a score of 17-9. The Lions and the Packers split the season series for the 1961 season, each winning one game.
Green Bay Packers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 151 | 126 | 2 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Vince Lombardi Offensive Line Coach: Bill Austin Offensive Backs Coach: John "Red" Cochran Defensive Line Coach: Phil Bengtson Defensive Backs Coach: Norb Hecker Ends Coach: Dick Voris Team President: Dominic Olejniczak
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | 172 | 107 | 5 | 18 |
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