Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers 31 to 27
Sunday, December 22, 1957, Divisional RoundThe Lions began their playoff run on the road against the 49ers on Sunday, December 22, 1957. The Lions won, 31-27 and advanced to play Cleveland Browns. The 49ers finished their season 8-4-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 195 | 129 | 4 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: George Wilson Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Offensive Backfield Coach: John "Red" Cochran Assistant Coach: Bob Nussbaumer Chief Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 351 | 224 | 127 | 5 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Frankie Albert Chief of Offense: Bill Johnson Offensive Backs Coach: Red Hickey Offensive Ends Coach: Red Hickey Defensive Backs Coach: Mark Duncan Defense: Phil Bengtson