1949 Detroit Lions schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 4-8-0 | 0-0 | 3636 | 2255 | 1381 | 49 | 206 | 3610 | 1783 | 1827 | 49 | 204 |
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The Detroit Lions' twentieth season was in 1949, and it was the second season Bo McMillin served as the head coach of the team. The Lions played their home games at Briggs Stadium. They finished the season 4-8-0, 2-4-0 at home and 2-4-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | Los Angeles Rams | 24-27 | |
| Week 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 14-22 | ||
| Week 3 | @ | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7-14 | |
| Week 4 | Los Angeles Rams | 10-21 | ||
| Week 5 | @ | Chicago Cardinals | 24-7 | |
| Week 6 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 14-16 | |
| Week 7 | Chicago Cardinals | 19-42 | ||
| Week 8 | @ | Chicago Bears | 24-27 | |
| Week 9 | @ | New York Giants | 45-21 | |
| Week 10 | Chicago Bears | 7-28 | ||
| Week 11 | New York Bulldogs | 28-27 | ||
| Week 12 | Green Bay Packers | 21-7 |
1949 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Bo McMillin Line Coach: C.A. Temerario Ends Coach: George Wilson Scout: Aldo Forte Scouting Aide: Aldo Forte