Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers 17 to 21
Sunday, December 16, 1951, Week 12The Detroit Lions played the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday, December 16, 1951, Week 12 of the 1951 season. The 49ers won by a score of 21-17. The 49ers swept the Lions for the 1951 season. With this game, the 49ers finished the season 5-1-0 at home, while the Lions finished 4-1-0 on the road for the 1951 season.
The 49ers finished the season with a record of 7-4-1, while the Lions finished the season at 7-4-1.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | 209 | 122 | 4 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Buddy Parker Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Ends Coach: George Wilson Assistant Coach: Earl Brown
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 178 | 87 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lawrence "Buck" Shaw Defense: Phil Bengtson Assistant Coach: Jim Lawson