Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears 24 to 35
Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16The Denver Broncos played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, December 20, 1981, Week 16 of the 1981 season. The Bears won by a score of 35-24. With this game, the Bears finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Broncos finished 2-6-0 on the road for the 1981 season.
The Bears finished the season with a record of 6-10-0, while the Broncos finished the season at 10-6-0.
Denver Broncos offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 222 | 76 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Reeves Offensive Coordinator: Rod Dowhower Defensive Coordinator: Joe Collier Wide Receivers Coach: Rod Dowhower Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Frei Running Backs Coach: Charlie Lee Tight Ends Coach: Fran Polsfoot Defensive Line Coach: Stan Jones Linebackers Coach: Bob Zeman Defensive Backs Coach: Richie McCabe Special Teams Coach: Fran Polsfoot, Reed Johnson Special Assistant Coach: Nick Nicolau General Manager: Grady Alderman
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 111 | 170 | 2 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Neill Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Offensive Consultant: Jim Dooley Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Secondary Coach: Jim LaRue Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann General Manager: Jim Finks