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1946 Detroit Lions season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Detroit Lions |
| year | 1946 |
| record | 1–10 |
| division_place | 5th NFL Western |
| coach | Gus Dorais |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Lions seasons |
The 1946 Detroit Lions season was their 17th in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 7–3, winning only one game. They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season. The Lions lost their first 6 games before beating the Steelers at 17–7 at home. The Lions then lost their final 4 games of the season.
Schedule
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| September 30 | at **[Chicago Cardinals](1946-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 14–34 | 0–1 | Comiskey Park | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194609290crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | at [Washington Redskins](1946-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 16–17 | 0–2 | Griffith Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194610060was.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | **[Chicago Cardinals](1946-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 14–36 | 0–3 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194610130det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | at **[Los Angeles Rams](1946-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 14–35 | 0–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194610200ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1946-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 7–10 | 0–5 | Wisconsin State Fair Park | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194610270gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1946-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 20–41 | 0–6 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611030det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | [Pittsburgh Steelers](1946-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 17–7 | 1–6 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611100det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | **[Green Bay Packers](1946-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 0–9 | 1–7 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611170det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | at **[Chicago Bears](1946-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 6–42 | 1–8 | Wrigley Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611240chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | [Boston Yanks](1946-boston-yanks-season) | **L** 10–34 | 1–9 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611280det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | **[Chicago Bears](1946-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 24–45 | 1–10 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194611280det.htm) |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Standings
Roster
| 1946 Detroit Lions roster |
|---|
| **Backs** |
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1946.htm 1946 Detroit Lions]
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