Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 27 to 30

Sunday, October 21, 1979, Week 8

The Chicago Bears played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, October 21, 1979, Week 8 of the 1979 season. The Vikings won by a score of 30-27. The Vikings and the Bears split the season series for the 1979 season, each winning one game.


Chicago Bears offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
496 292 204 4 23

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


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
267 213 54 2 15

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese