Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 27 to 30
Sunday, October 21, 1979, Week 8The 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