1943 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 |
| 3-6-1 | 0-0 | 2107 | 1290 | 817 | 42 | 106 | 2819 | 1606 | 1213 | 31 | 130 |
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The Detroit Lions' fourteenth season was in 1943, playing their home games at Briggs Stadium. During the offseason they hired Gus Dorais to lead the team. Dorais had never previously coached in the NFL in any capacity before the 1943 season. They finished the season 3-6-1, 2-2-1 at home and 1-4-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Chicago Cardinals | 35-17 | ||
| Week 2 | Brooklyn Dodgers | 27-0 | ||
| Week 3 | Chicago Bears | 21-27 | ||
| Week 4 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 14-35 | |
| Week 5 | @ | Chicago Cardinals | 7-0 | |
| Week 6 | Green Bay Packers | 6-27 | ||
| Week 7 | @ | Chicago Bears | 14-35 | |
| Week 8 | New York Giants | 0-0 | ||
| Week 9 | @ | Washington Redskins | 20-42 | |
| Week 10 | @ | Phi/Pit Eagles/Steelers | 34-35 |
1943 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Gus Dorais Line Coach: Joe Bach