Chicago Bears at Miami Dolphins 16 to 31
Sunday, September 23, 1979, Week 4The Chicago Bears played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Sunday, September 23, 1979, Week 4 of the 1979 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 31-16.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 155 | 85 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Neill Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Ken Meyer Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Doug Gerhart Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Frei Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann General Manager: Jim Finks
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 196 | 193 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Steve Crosby Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Steve Crosby, Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane