Chicago Bears at Washington Redskins 14 to 10
Saturday, December 16, 1978, Week 16The Chicago Bears played the Washington Redskins in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 16, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Bears won by a score of 14-10. With this game, the Redskins finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Bears finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Redskins finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Bears finished the season at 7-9-0.
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 44 | 170 | 3 | 10 |
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
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 181 | 124 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Personnel Scout: Mike Faulkiner Administrative Assistant: Mike Faulkiner Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario