New York Giants at Detroit Lions 24 to 19
Sunday, December 11, 1955, Week 12The New York Giants played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 11, 1955, Week 12 of the 1955 season. The Giants won by a score of 24-19. With this game, the Lions finished the season 2-4-0 at home, while the Giants finished 2-4-0 on the road for the 1955 season.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 3-9-0, the worst record in the league for the 1955 season. The Giants finished the regular season with a record of 6-5-1.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 97 | 151 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Lee Howell Offensive Coordinator: Vince Lombardi Defensive Coordinator: Tom Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Kavanaugh Offensive Line Coach: Ed Kolman
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 239 | 75 | 2 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Quarterbacks Coach: Paul Christman Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Ends Coach: George Wilson Backfield Coach: Paul Christman Part-Time Assistant Coach: Paul Christman Player Talent Scout: Bob Nussbaumer