Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions 7 to 45
Sunday, December 9, 1956, Week 11The Pittsburgh Steelers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 9, 1956, Week 11 of the 1956 season. The Lions won by a score of 45-7. With this game, the Lions finished the season 5-1-0 at home.
Pittsburgh Steelers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 104 | 25 | 6 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Walt Kiesling Offensive Line Coach: Nick Skorich Offensive Backs Coach: Bill Dudley Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPeak, Chuck Cherundolo Secondary Coach: Russ Craft Assistant Coach: Bob Snyder Staff Assistant: Chuck Cherundolo
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 166 | 130 | 6 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Offensive Backfield Coach: John "Red" Cochran Ends Coach: George Wilson Player Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer