Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 21 to 17
Sunday, October 29, 1978, Week 9The Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, October 29, 1978, Week 9 of the 1978 season. The Lions won by a score of 21-17. The Bears and the Lions split the season series for the 1978 season, each winning one game.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 | 181 | 134 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Jimmy Raye Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Don Doll General Manager: Russ Thomas Director of Football Operations: Monte Clark Film Coordinator: Don Doll Administrative Assistant: Doug Gerhart Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 191 | 167 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Neill Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Ken Meyer Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Quarterbacks Coach: Doug Scovil Wide Receivers Coach: Doug Scovil Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Frei Running Backs Coach: Hank Kuhlmann Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Special Teams Coach: Hank Kuhlmann General Manager: Jim Finks