Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears 9 to 27
Sunday, October 27, 1985, Week 8The Minnesota Vikings played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, October 27, 1985, Week 8 of the 1985 season. The Bears won by a score of 27-9. The Bears swept the Vikings for the 1985 season.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 206 | 30 | 5 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: Marc Trestman Offensive Backfield Coach: Marc Trestman Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Batta Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Kicking Coach: Tom Batta
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 211 | 202 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Offensive Backfield Coach: Johnny Roland Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Defensive Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Assistant Coach: Jeff Fisher, Steve Kazor Special Teams Coach: Steve Kazor Research and Quality Control: Jim Dooley General Manager: Jerry Vainisi