Detroit Lions at Boston Yanks 21 to 7
Sunday, October 5, 1947, Week 3The Detroit Lions played the Boston Yanks in an unknown city on Sunday, October 5, 1947, Week 3 of the 1947 season. The Lions won by a score of 21-7.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 161 | 99 | 3 | 11 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: Gus Dorais Associate Coach: Pete Cawthon Line Coach: Joe Bach Backfield Coach: Bob Winslow
Boston Yanks offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 161 | 119 | 5 | 13 | 
Coaches
Head Coach: Clipper Smith