San Francisco 49ers at Detroit Lions 21 to 24
Sunday, October 11, 1953, Week 3The San Francisco 49ers played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, October 11, 1953, Week 3 of the 1953 season. The Lions won by a score of 24-21.
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 59 | 76 | 5 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lawrence "Buck" Shaw Defense: Phil Bengtson Assistant Coach: Jim Lawson, Joe Vetrano Chief Scout: Joe Vetrano
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 174 | 117 | 4 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Defensive Coordinator: Buster Ramsey Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Ends Coach: George Wilson Assistant Coach: Russ Thomas