Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles 17 to 27
Sunday, December 23, 1979, Wild Card RoundThe Bears began their playoff run on the road against the Eagles on Sunday, December 23, 1979. The Eagles won, 27-17 and advanced to play Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bears finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | 142 | 99 | 3 | 15 |
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
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 176 | 139 | 3 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Quarterbacks Coach: Sid Gillman Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Billy Joe Tight Ends Coach: Lynn Stiles Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: George Hill Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Lynn Stiles, Ken Iman