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1947 Detroit Lions season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Detroit Lions |
| year | 1947 |
| record | 3–9 |
| division_place | 5th NFL Western |
| coach | Gus Dorais |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Lions seasons |
The 1947 Detroit Lions season was their 18th in the league. The team improved on their previous season's output of 1–10, winning three games. They failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season.
Before the season
Draft
Main article: 1947 NFL draft
Schedule
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| September 21 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1947-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **L** 10–17 | 0–1 | Forbes Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194709210pit.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | at **[Chicago Cardinals](1947-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 21–45 | 0–2 | Comiskey Park | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194709280crd.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 5 | at [Boston Yanks](1947-boston-yanks-season) | **W** 21–7 | 1–2 | Fenway Park | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194710050byk.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | **[Los Angeles Rams](1947-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 13–27 | 1–3 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194710120det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 19 | at **[Chicago Bears](1947-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 24–33 | 1–4 | Wrigley Field | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194710190chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at **[Green Bay Packers](1947-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 17–34 | 1–5 | City Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194710260gnb.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 2 | [New York Giants](1947-new-york-giants-season) | **W** 35–7 | 2–5 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711020det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 9 | **[Chicago Cardinals](1947-chicago-cardinals-season)** | **L** 7–17 | 2–6 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711090det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | [Washington Redskins](1947-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 38–21 | 3–6 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711160det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 23 | at **[Los Angeles Rams](1947-los-angeles-rams-season)** | **L** 17–28 | 3–7 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711230ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 27 | **[Chicago Bears](1947-chicago-bears-season)** | **L** 14–34 | 3–8 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194711270det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | **[Green Bay Packers](1947-green-bay-packers-season)** | **L** 14–35 | 3–9 | Briggs Stadium | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/194712070det.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| *Bye* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Standings
Roster
| 1947 Detroit Lions roster |
|---|
| **Quarterbacks** |
References
References
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/1947.htm 1947 Detroit Lions]
- "1947 Detroit Lions Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
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